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White spot outbreak at Saudi Arabian shrimp farm

The outbreak affected adult female shrimp in a closed, semi-intensive production system in Jizan

White spot outbreak at Saudi Arabian shrimp farm

The  Office International des Épizooties (OIE) has reported an outbreak of White spot disease at a shrimp farm in Ras Attarfa, Sebiya, Jizan, Saudi Arabia.

The outbreak affected adult female shrimp (Penaeus indicus - Pandaloidea) in a closed, semi-intensive production system. All the animals have been destroyed. Full OIE report.