Destruction of imported Penaeus vannamei species in Fujian Province
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Last Update: 2002-07-12
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Introduction: China News Agency, Fujian Mawei entry exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau recently destroyed a batch of South American white prawn species imported from the United States and carrying the disease of Penaeus monodon baculovirus (MBV) It is understood that the total number of these species of Penaeus vannamei is 306, which was specially introduced from the United States by a sea treasure breeding farm in Lianjiang county, Fujian Province The relevant personnel of Fujian Mawei inspection and Quarantine Bureau conducted a careful assessment on the temporary isolation site of the seedlings before the species shrimp entered the country After entering Fuzhou airport port, the inspection and quarantine personnel escorted the species of shrimps to the temporary isolation site overnight At the same time of unpacking inspection, sampling and inspection, they disinfected the transportation and breeding water and packaging materials During quarantine, some species of shrimps were found dead The MBV of this batch of shrimp was positive In order to effectively control the spread of the disease, Fujian entry exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau approved the killing and destruction of the batch of white shrimp The baculovirus disease of Penaeus monodon (MBV) is a kind of epidemic infectious disease that can cause many kinds of diseases of Penaeus The infection of larvae can cause a large number of deaths of prawn, and the subsequent infection of other viruses, bacteria and epizootics can cause a large number of deaths of prawn larvae China is a big prawn consumer country Prawns are cultivated in large areas in coastal provinces and cities Once the disease is introduced, the consequences are unimaginable.
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