TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FROG FARMING
TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FROG FARMING
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8351525120615
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Palavras-chave: alagado; espermatozoide; nutrição; peso; produção; ranicultura, reprodução.
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Keywords: frog farming; nutrition; production; reproduction; sperm; weight; wetland.
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Abstract: Sustainability in a rural production establishment refers to the ability of the activity to generate income for the rural producer without depleting natural resources, while respecting the environment and utilizing the production space efficiently and optimally. Frog farming requires the use of a significant natural resource that must be preserved and managed responsibly. This paper aims to present and discuss current technologies and techniques that can promote sustainable frog farming. Among the technologies developed in frog farming, the following stand out: the frog-rearing system using recirculating water, which has shown good production rates; the raising of frogs in a polyculture system with Nile tilapia, which offers small producers an option to diversify production and make more efficient use of breeding space; research evaluating the nutrient digestibility of various bullfrog feeds; and the inclusion of non-traditional ingredients commonly available on small farms (banana, pumpkin, and avocado) in bullfrog tadpole diets, as feeds formulated based on species- specific nutrient digestibility coefficients help reduce organic waste and improve water quality. Additional advances include technologies for reproduction and the evolution of bullfrog growth rates in recent years. These techniques, together with information obtained through research, contribute to the development of a profitable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly frog farming system.
- Marcelo Maia Pereira