Discuss solutions to prevent and control diseases in brackish water shrimp

Conference scene.

Aquaculture is a key economic sector of Tra Vinh province. The total aquaculture area in 2024 will reach 62,000 hectares, of which brackish water shrimp will be 33,331 hectares (whiteleg shrimp 8,192 hectares, black tiger shrimp 25,139 hectares), shrimp farming output will reach 94,251 tons (whiteleg shrimp 84,547 tons, shrimp 9,704 tons), reaching 99.42% of the plan, up 6.4% compared to 2023. The production value in 2024 will reach VND 7,505 billion (black tiger shrimp VND 1,164 billion, accounting for 15.5%; whiteleg shrimp VND 6,341 billion, accounting for 84.5%) in the aquaculture sector.

In 2025, according to experts' forecasts, the shrimp industry in the country in general and Tra Vinh in particular may face many difficulties and challenges such as: high input material prices, impacts of climate change, drought, saline intrusion, occurring from the first months of 2025, causing unfavorable factors for farmed shrimp, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks and causing difficulties for production.

At the workshop, Professor, Doctor of the School of Aquaculture - Can Tho University presented the developments in environmental quality of brackish water shrimp farming areas and management measures; developments in pathogens/diseases in brackish water shrimp and preventive measures.

Prof. Dr. Truong Quoc Phu (School of Aquaculture - Can Tho University) presented the developments in environmental quality of brackish water shrimp farming areas and management measures.

Thereby, the delegates discussed and raised many issues showing a panoramic picture of shrimp farming, advantages and difficulties from the environment, breeds, food, biological products, waste, diseases, etc.

Many delegates said that climate change, complex and erratic weather developments will be the causes of diseases in farmed shrimp. Therefore, farmers need to closely monitor to have appropriate technical solutions. Deploy and replicate effective models, apply scientific and technical advances, and advanced technology in production.

From the issues raised at the workshop, delegates also agreed to implement a number of tasks and solutions in 2025. Accordingly, effectively implement approved planning schemes, especially the shrimp industry development planning scheme, prioritize irrigation, electricity, and transportation infrastructure for each key shrimp farming area, creating favorable conditions for the development of the local shrimp industry; promote awareness of environmental protection and disease prevention; limit the use of antibiotics and chemicals in shrimp farming, and manage safe and sustainable farming areas.

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