The farmed shrimp industry continues to be plagued by diseases. Primary causes are viruses such as the WSSV and YHV, and bacteria (Vibrio). Outbreaks occur regularly. The industry is currently faced with a recurring, ongoing infection epidemic resulting in losses of billions of dollars per year.

B-Organic has developed a method of controlling diseases in shellfish by strengthening nonspecific internal defense mechanisms (immunostimulant) with a newly developed mineral extract used as feed additive (MEFA)