What are the symptoms of HPV? In which area has it been observed during the MPEDA/NACA study?
HPV stands for Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like virus, which can damage the hepatopancreas of shrimp, causing slow growth or stunting (similar to MBV). The study found the vims in both areas but at a very low prevalence when compared with white spot disease. HPV should not cause any serious problem in grow-out, if the ponds are well managed.
