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DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise Introduces New Line of Shrimp Pathogen Diagnostic Tests at VIV Bangkok

BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand, March 11, 2009

On March 11, 2009, DuPont Animal Health Solutions (DAHS) will introduce a new product line,  DuPontTM Virkon® Aquatic Biosecurity Monitoring System, at the Aqua Forum, VIV Bangkok, which caters towards the global Aquaculture market.  This will be part of the DuPont overall presence at this international forum featuring 10 keynote presentations, one of which is by Dr. Sri_Nhonghang Supornchai, technical manager, DAHS.  He will be speaking on "Novel molecular diagnostic test for shrimp pathogens at your farm: High Sensitivity, Easy to Use and Fast Response." 

The DuPontTM Virkon® Aquatic Biosecurity Monitoring System provides an integrated, easy-to-use solution for pond-site shrimp pathogen diagnostic testing that detects viruses impacting shrimp health    and farm productivity.  Early stage detection with high sensitivity combined with an easy-to-use format in the hand of the farmer allows for rapid feedback and for pond-site decision making.  The DuPontTM Virkon® Aquatic Biosecurity Monitoring System provides farmers and producers a next generation diagnostic tool for on-site disease diagnostic, biosecurity monitoring and productivity improvements.  The Virkon® Aquatic White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) test kit is part of the DuPontTM Virkon® Aquatic Biosecurity Monitoring System product line designed for pathogens important to the shrimp aquaculture industry.   

Other DuPont businesses represented at the Forum includes DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise, Qualicon, Nonwovens and DuPont Personal Protection. VIV Bangkok showcases the industry's trends and technologies by the Feed to Meat concept.  Feed to Meat joins supply and demand of the complete animal protein chain, based on the fact that animal feed and animal health are vital to guarantee meat quality and safety.  VIV Asia 2009 will represent all parts of the meat production process.  At the jointly-held VIV Asia Conference, seminars and workshops on related topics will be featured. The Forum is expected to draw 22,000-trade visitor/550-supplier tradeshow from around the world. 

C&D Vision: to be the market driven innovator of sustainable chemistries dealing with hygiene and infection control in food processing, consumer, institutional and specialties markets.

 

Source of quotation:  VIV profile