B-1072: Practical measures in shrimp disease management

Presenter: Dr. Loc Tran

Date: August 24, 2023 Time: 02:00 PM UTC

CEPD credits are available for this event

Costs for training: Free to full members, Free to student members, Non member/guest: $15

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Synopsis:

General of important infectious disease on farmed shrimp and practical measures to control.

The management measures of these disease include: diagnostics, biosecurity in hatchery and shrimp farms, preventative methods and intervention.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Being able to recognize relevant diseases
  2. Understanding how to implement biosecurity programs
  3. Preventative methods and intervention

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Loc Tran is a shrimp expert and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in shrimp pathology and disease from the University of Arizona and an MBA in business finance from Andrews University. He founded ShrimpVet in 2013 as an independent research company that provides various services and products for the global shrimp sector. He is also the director of the Asian Pacific Aquaculture chapter of the World Aquaculture Society and another spin-off aquaculture business. He has worked with many organizations and institutions worldwide to foster sustainable aquaculture practices and innovations. He is a visionary leader and innovator who creates value for the industry and society.