Modern shrimp aquaculture faces two major challenges: microbial pressure, including Vibrio species, and maintaining stable intestinal condition. As global regulations move away from antibiotic use, producers seek functional feed additives that improve performance and consistency, while maintaining long-term sustainability.
Monoglycerides of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), combined with selected, plant-derived essential oils, have emerged as one of the most practical and reliable antibiotic-free strategies in shrimp nutrition.