The Thai Department of Fisheries has invited shrimp breeders, specialists and related business entrepreneurs to a meeting to learn about the infectious early mortality syndrome (EMS) in shrimp farms, which has spread from southern China to Southeast Asia.
The meeting was also participated by the 5 main organizations in the Thai shrimp industry that took this opportunity to announce their determination to jointly fight the viral disease which has devastated crustacean populations in other countries. Those associations said their goal was to establish a strong foundation for the Thai shrimp industry and to build confidence for shrimp farmers and importers. The meeting was held on 10 July at Centara Hotel located in the Government Complex and Convention Center, on Chaeng Wattana Road.
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