Fighting Superbugs in Shrimp Ponds: The Hidden Battle Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Malaysia

Shrimp is one of Malaysia’s leading aquaculture exports and a vital component of global food security. Yet, the industry is facing an escalating and often overlooked challenge—antimicrobial resistance (AMR). According to a recent review by Natrah et al. (2025), the extensive and, at times, indiscriminate use of antibiotics in shrimp farming has fueled the emergence of bacteria that no longer respond to conventional treatments, posing serious threats to shrimp production, human health, animal welfare, and environmental integrity.