Necrotising Hepatopancreatitis Outbreak Reported in Belize

BELIZE - An outbreak of necrotising hepatopancreatitis has been reported on a shrimp farm in Placencia, South Stann Creek, Belize.

In total, of the 53,000 Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) susceptible, 322 cases were reported. The outbreak led to the death of all 53,000 shrimp as a precaution.

The source of the outbreak is unknown.

Lucy Towers

Learn more

More articles on crustaceans

Why shrimp producers must learn from salmon sector

16 Aug 2018

Shrimp producers and processors must learn from the salmon sector by diversifying their product range and increasing demand if they are to avoid a prolonged price crash, according to a new report.

Why shrimp producers must learn from salmon sector thumbnail image

Lobsters gain MSC certification

07 Aug 2018

The Bahamian spiny lobster fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today, making it the first fishery in the Caribbean to join the programme.