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Aquaculture in Brazil set to flourish with biosecurity from DAHS
BRAZIL - With an annual production of 90,000 tons, Brazil is a major world producer of shrimps. However, a recent case of "white spot" in the south of the country highlighted the importance of investment in the control and prevention of shrimp diseases.
Not seen before in Brazil, the outbreak of "white spot" was a major
cause of concern for shrimp producers nationally. The outbreak resulted in a
sharp drop in sales, since local production had to be stalled until the problem
was remedied, and production in the north, with 96% of national output, was at
risk from spread of the disease. Now, however, with the expertise of the DuPont
Animal Health Solutions' biosecurity programmes, similar outbreaks in Brazil's
aquaculture industry can be prevented.
DuPont's biosecurity operations are based on the provision of Virkon(R) Aquatic,
widely used around the world for biosecurity in food production. Virkon(R)
Aquatic is independently tested for proven efficacy against a wide range of
veterinary pathogens especially viruses, such as "white spot", as well as
bacteria, including those affecting shrimp, such as Vibrio spp. Combined with
its environmental and safety profile, the efficacy of Virkon(R) Aquatic has made
it an excellent tool for aquaculture, aiding the reduction of pathogen challenge
and limiting the risk of a disease outbreak. Virkon(R) Aquatic also has the
advantage of not altering the quality and the levels of water oxygenation, in
addition to maintaining the cultures of phytoplankton that serve as natural food
for the shrimps. Currently, Virkon(R) Aquatic and other company products are
used in more than 100 countries to protect people, animals and food against
diseases such as bird flu and foot and mouth disease.
Following the recent outbreak of "white spot", Brazilian shrimp producers have
been seeking advice from DuPont Animal Health Solutions whose global experience
in biosecurity is proving valuable to the development of the aquiculture
business in Brazil. Mark Blackwell, Aquaculture Global Market Segment Leader at
DuPont Animal Health Solutions is enthusiastic about working with Brazil's
aquaculture producers, "We are excited by our entry into the growing aquaculture
industry and look forward to providing our customers with effective biosecurity
solutions for their disease challenges."
DuPont offers producers specific training that is in keeping with global
experience gained in areas/territories (Asia isn't a country - sorry to be
picky) such as Asia, Brazil's major competitor in the international shrimp
market and where Virkon(R) Aquatic has been successfully used. During the
training offered to its clients, DuPont will instruct producers about main
control measures to minimise the spread of disease. Such procedures range from
vehicle disinfection, to the control of the divisions between properties.
To ensure regulatory compliance please read the product label carefully.
Source: DuPont Animal Health Solutions - 25th May 2005
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