![Article image for Early Mortality Syndrome affects shrimp in Asia](https://www.globalseafood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/LIGHTNERpic1.jpg)
Health & Welfare
Early Mortality Syndrome affects shrimp in Asia
Early Mortality Syndrome is a new disease that has been detected at shrimp farms in Asia. It appears within 30 days of stocking and causes symptoms that include lethargy; soft, darkened shells and mottling of the carapace.