Fisheries department officials warn aqua farmers of ‘White Gut Disease’ outbreak
Fisheries department officials in Andhra Pradesh have issued an alert regarding an outbreak of White Gut Disease in shrimp ponds. Farmers are being educated on biosecurity measures and disease prevention to mitigate economic losses.
Why it matters
The outbreak threatens the local aquaculture industry, which is a significant economic driver for the region.
Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG), also known as White Feces Disease (WFD), in shrimp ponds in State. Explaining the symptoms of the disease, scientists appealed to the shrimp farmers to take measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
The report provides objective information regarding agricultural health and government guidance.
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