September 23, 2014
CP Prima finds shrimp virus antidote
PT Central Proteinaprima Tbk (CP Prima) has found an antidote for infectious myonecrosis virus (IMNV).
The virus was identified to have started the attack on shrimp farms in Brazil in 2004 before spreading to Indonesia in 2006.
"The implementation of this solution must be accompanied by tight biosecurity standard, good aquaculture practice, and the use of good quality feed and fry. Those are the absolute requirements in ensuring the formula works optimally," George Basoeki, head of corporative communications, stressed.
The company carried out IMNV experiments in two groups that were infected with the virus: the treatment group and the control one. There was no mortality in the former while in the latter the mortality rate was 43%.
Currently, the solution has been applied in the shrimp farming area of PT Central Pertiwi Bahari, a subsidiary of CP Primain Lampung.
The company said that the solution is very practical for shrimp farmers to apply, through the use of specially formulated feed and application of supplemental liquid into the pond water.
"The formulation is made with natural herbal extracts, which is proven to increase natural immunity of shrimps to defend against viral infection," highlighted Basoeki.
Feed sales and shrimp products are CP Prima''s most significant business segments, accounting for 58% and 32% of the company''s total revenue, respectively.
Source: www.cnchemicals.com/