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 which 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 the 10th of July 2013 at Centara Hotel located in the Government Complex and Convention Center, on Chaeng Wattana Road.
In another step, the Department of Fisheries will hold an exhibition to educate shrimp farmers about food security in case of a marine crisis. The exhibition will be set up at the KP Grand Hotel, in Chanthaburi province during 1-3 August 2013 to ensure correct understanding of farmers on the topic and to build confidence for breeders, manufacturers and exporters. Those interested to attend, please contact Khun Kittiya Pitakngerndee at 08 1803 9500, 08 1356 6122.
