Health & Welfare
Analyzing transmission dynamics of White Spot Syndrome Virus in Pacific white shrimp
An individual infection model identified characteristics of an epidemic and investigated the role of environmental components in its transmission.
Aquafeeds
PCR-based diagnostic platform developed to evaluate aquafeed biosecurity risks
The Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory’s new diagnostic platform combines two PCR methods to assess biosecurity risks of formulated aquaculture feeds.
Health & Welfare
Examining the horizontal transmission of WSSV in Pacific white shrimp
A model for waterborne transmission of WSSV in shrimp explains virus dynamics, interactions during outbreaks and the spread of White Spot Disease.
Health & Welfare
Influence of stressors on shrimp susceptibility to White Spot Disease, Part 2
Study examines the impact of environmental stressors like dissolved oxygen, nitrogenous compounds and pH on shrimp contracting White Spot Disease.
Health & Welfare
Influence of stressors on shrimp susceptibility to White Spot Disease, Part 1
Study stresses the importance of understanding the impact of environmental stressors on farmed shrimp contracting White Spot Disease.
Health & Welfare
Quality, survival of L. vannamei offspring from ablated, non-ablated females
Evaluating the quality and survival of Pacific white shrimp postlarvae from non-ablated female broodstock, a holistic biosecurity and management strategy.
Health & Welfare
Assessment of transmission risk in cooked, WSSV-infected shrimp
Exported cooked shrimp infected with White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and tested positive by PCR is considered a risk factor for the introduction of the pathogen.