To prevent the entry of shrimp diseases, shrimp farmers are advised not to stock their ponds during cold months if their farms are not biosecurity-compliant or fully equipped to prevent the entry of shrimp diseases. Experts from the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) warn that shrimps get stressed when exposed to temperatures below 27 degrees Centigrade, predisposing them to diseases. A study by Dr. Eleonor Tendencia, scientist at the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/AQD), showed that a drop in temperature weakens the immune response of shrimp, thereby making them prone to infection. The study cites the pattern of white spot syndrome virus outbreaks in tiger shrimp when atmospheric temperatures are low.

Ledesma, R. H. (2020, February 20). SEAFDEC reminds shrimp growers to avoid stocking ponds during cold months. Panay News, p. 9.