Contents: Introduction. 1. Shrimp farming, environment and rural livelihood in coastal Odisha. 2. Environmental impact of shrimp farming practice in Dhamara region. 3. Objectives, methodology and coverage of the follow-up study: use of antibiotics in shrimp framing. 4. Characteristics of shrimp farms. 5. Monitoring of shrimp health. 6. Use of additives in shrimp ponds and hatcheries. 7. Summary, conclusion and policy recommendations.