Advanced dissolved oxygen management in pangasius farming addresses one of the most critical welfare and production challenges in Mekong Delta aquaculture.
Pangasius oxygen welfare challenges are driven by the intense production pressures of export-oriented aquaculture. Producers operating near minimum oxygen thresholds to maximize yield accept welfare risks that manifest as chronic stress and periodic acute mortality events. Evidence-based stocking density guidance and real-time monitoring technology offer practical pathways to improved welfare without abandoning economic viability. International certification standards are beginning to incorporate minimum DO requirements as enforceable criteria.