Health management practices and occupational health hazards in shrimp and prawn farming in South West Bangladesh

Abstract

A wide range of chemical and biological products are used in aquaculture to improve the health status and to prevent or cure diseases of cultured animals. The present study aimed to identify the health issues, management practices and occupational health hazards related to shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farming in the southwest region of Bangladesh.