In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we break down how antimicrobial use differs between intensive and extensive fish and shrimp systems in Vietnam. The discussion covers key findings from a nationwide survey, highlighting economic drivers, management gaps, and the risks tied to banned substances and self-mixing practices. You’ll learn how diagnostics, biosecurity, and proactive environmental management can reshape health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

Inspired by the 2021 article titled "Antibiotics use in fish and shrimp farms in Vietnam" by Luu, Quynh Huong, et al.

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"Shrimp farms in Vietnam invest most of their health budgets in environmental conditioning products instead of antimicrobials, reflecting a proactive and prevention-oriented management philosophy."

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:09) Usage differences
• (03:00) Drug classes
• (03:14) Treatment focus
• (04:01) Economic split
• (05:15) Consultation gaps
• (07:17) Closing thoughts

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