Pan Jinfeng

Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Aquaculture, 2026, Vol. 16, No.   
Received: 01 Jan., 1970    Accepted: 01 Jan., 1970    Published: 06 May, 2026

Abstract This study reviews the research progress and development trends of key technologies for disease prevention and control in shrimp aquaculture. With the shift toward high-density and intensive farming systems, viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases have become increasingly prevalent, posing significant constraints on the sustainable development of the industry. This paper systematically summarizes the major disease types and their epidemiological characteristics, and analyzes the effects of pathogen–host interactions, environmental factors, and farming practices on disease occurrence. On this basis, recent advances in disease detection and monitoring technologies are reviewed, including conventional methods, molecular and immunological techniques, as well as rapid detection and intelligent monitoring systems. Furthermore, key prevention and control strategies are discussed, such as aquaculture management and ecological regulation, microbial modulation and antibiotic alternatives, immunostimulation, and disease-resistant selective breeding, along with their application outcomes. The current challenges are also addressed, including pathogen variation and emerging disease risks, antibiotic misuse and antimicrobial resistance, and the lack of technology transfer and standardization. Finally, future perspectives are proposed, highlighting a transition toward integrated management approaches centered on biosecurity. This study provides a reference for developing green, efficient, and sustainable shrimp health management systems.