EHP parasite causes severe losses in Andhra Pradesh’s shrimp farming industry

Shrimp farming in Andhra Pradesh, responsible for 73% of India’s shrimp production, is under threat from the microsporidian parasite Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP), causing annual economic losses of ₹4,000 crores and affecting livelihoods. Solutions like Kemin’s Paththtol are being developed to manage the parasite effectively.