Presentation on the background objectives, structure and expected ouputs of the Emergency Regional Consultation on Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Syndrome.

Presentation on the characterisatoin, distribution, impacts and case definition for acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome.

Presentation on research progress into the bacterial or viral causes of AHPNS.

Presentation on mechanisms for the emergence of new diseases.

Presentation on novel methods for detecting previously unknown or "ghost" viruses.

Presentation on the epidemiology and risk factors for acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome.

Presentation on the role of management in acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome and "EMS".

Presentation on the impact of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome on shrimp farming in China.

Presentation on the impact of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome on shrimp farming in Thailand.

Presentation on the impact of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome in Malaysia.

Presentation on acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome in Vietnam.

Presentation on "one month mortality syndrome".

Presentation on the management of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome or "early mortality syndrome".

Presentation on emergency aquatic animal disease preparedness and response.

Outcomes of group discussion on AHPNS current knowledge, gaps and research priorities.

Outcomes of a group discussion on AHPNS detection, reporting and surveillance.

Outcomes of a group discussion biosecurity, emergency response and disease management for acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome.

Outcomes of a group discussion on national / regional response to acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome.

An emerging disease known as acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome has caused significant losses amongst shrimp farmers in China and Vietnam (2010), Malaysia (2011) and Thailand (2012). The disease affects both Penaeus monodon and P. vannamei. An emergency consultation was convened in Bangkok, 9-10 August 2012, to share information on this emerging disease, its occurrence, pathology and diagnosis, and to develop a coordinated regional response to the issue.

In this issue:

Aquaclimate Project gets thumbs up from regional workshop on climate change. Developing climate resilient aquaculture: The Aquaclimate Project. Regional framework for cooperation on climate change. Emergency regional consultation on shrimp early mortality syndrome, 9-10 August, Bangkok. Regional study/workshop on adoption of aquaculture assessment tools for sustainability. Regional proficiency testing for aquatic animal disease diagnostic laboratories.