Global demand for seafood has driven the rapid rise of shrimp farming, which now produces more than traditional wild-caught fishing. However, this growth has come at a cost; the high-density, stressful, and artificial environments typical of modern farms make shrimp highly vulnerable to viral diseases. Today, managing these outbreaks is the biggest hurdle for farmers worldwide. To better protect their stock, producers need to move beyond simple solutions like vaccination and embrace a more diverse, integrated approach that addresses all aspects of farm health and biosecurity.