Viral shrimp diseases listed by the OIE: a review
The article examines the various viral diseases that affect shrimp and have been designated by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Shrimp aquaculture practices are a valuable industry worldwide, but it is prone to disease outbreaks, with viral diseases causing significant damage compared to bacterial and fungal-based illnesses.
The review provides information on the DNA and RNA of shrimp viral diseases, including disease distribution, specific hosts, clinical symptoms, transmission methods, mortality rates, diagnostic techniques, and prevention and control strategies. The article also highlights the importance of adopting organism-friendly aquaculture practices and disease-free and sustainable shrimp farming methods to control and prevent viral diseases. Overall, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals to better understand viral diseases and prepare policy measures to prevent and control shrimp viral diseases in the future.
Review Questions:
- What are the major viral diseases that affect shrimp, and how do they impact the shrimp aquaculture industry?
- What strategies are available for preventing and controlling viral diseases in shrimp farming, and how effective are they?
- What are the challenges in adopting organism-friendly aquaculture practices, and how can they be addressed to ensure sustainable shrimp farming?
Molecular Biology: How to Detect Pathogens in Aquaculture
Molecular Biology: How to Detect Pathogens in Aquaculture
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