Estrategias para la Certificación de Buenas Prácticas Acuícolas en Pequeñas Granjas de Tilapia en el Recinto Equinoccio, de la parroquia Sansahuari, cantón Putumayo

Abstract

Abstract: This research was conducted using an analytical-descriptive approach, utilizing secondary bibliographic sources, and surveys based on probability sampling. The primary objective was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tilapia farming process, from rearing to final consumption, and the application of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAPs) in the fish farms at the Equinoccio facility. These GAPs are essential to guaranteeing quality, safety, and sustainability in tilapia production processes. Their proper implementation is key to achieving GAP certification, locally, nationally, and internationally, in accordance with the highest quality standards. GAPs ensure optimal phytosanitary conditions and also contribute to the prevention and spread of harmful biological agents that affect human health. Based on this, the main objective of the study was to propose strategies for GAP certification in small tilapia farms located in the Equinoccio District, Sansahuari parish, Putumayo canton, in order to strengthen their productive and competitive capacities.