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Viral Threats to Australian Fish and Prawns: Economic Impacts and Biosecurity Solutions—A Systematic Review
Viruses, Vol.17(5), 692
2025
PMID: 40431703
Abstract
Viral diseases pose significant threats to aquaculture industries worldwide, including the Australian fish and prawn farming sectors, which contribute over AUD 1.6 billion annually to the national economy. The Australian aquaculture industry relies heavily on wild-caught broodstock for seedstock production, introducing substantial and unprecedented biosecurity risks. This systematic review consolidates current knowledge on the viral pathogens affecting key Australian fish and prawn species, their economic impacts, and the biosecurity measures implemented for mitigation. Notably, viral outbreaks have led to losses exceeding AUD 100 million in some sectors, highlighting the urgent need for improved management. Existing biosecurity strategies, including surveillance systems, molecular diagnostics, and pathogen exclusion protocols, are critically assessed for their effectiveness. Emerging approaches such as genetic resistance breeding, advanced vaccination technologies, and integrated risk management frameworks are also explored. Key knowledge gaps, particularly in the context of emerging viral pathogens and their ecological interactions under changing environmental conditions, are identified as priority areas for future research. This review emphasises the necessity of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to enhance the resilience of Australian aquaculture, advocating for stronger biosecurity frameworks and innovative technologies to mitigate the escalating risks posed by viral diseases.
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- Title
- Viral Threats to Australian Fish and Prawns: Economic Impacts and Biosecurity Solutions—A Systematic Review
- Authors/Creators
- Md. Mizanur Rahaman - James Cook UniversityBhavya Sharma - RMIT UniversitySaranika Talukder - James Cook UniversityMuhammad Jasim Uddin - Murdoch University, Centre for Animal Production and HealthMuhammad A. B. Siddik - Deakin UniversitySubir Sarker - La Trobe University
- Publication Details
- Viruses, Vol.17(5), 692
- Publisher
- MDPI; BASEL
- Number of pages
- 27
- Identifiers
- 991005779513507891
- Copyright
- © 2025 by the authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Biosecurity and One Health; School of Veterinary Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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