US industry reflects on Artemia fuss

摘要

On February, when federal government regulators seized 20 tons of brine shrimp egg imports into the United States it surprised importers and producers of the widely used larval fish feed and caused concern among hatchery professionals who purchase this vital ingredient. The seizure by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was unexpected as Artemia cysts have long been a staple feed for ornamental and aquaculture fish and shrimp for decades. Any possible ban on Artemia cyst imports would havea significant impact on the fish hatchery industry across the country, said industry observers.