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There has been a continual expansion in
aquaculture, such that total production is
fast approaching that of wild-caught
fisheries. Yet the expansion is marred by
continued problems of disease. New
pathogens emerge, and others become
associated with new conditions. Some of
these pathogens become well established,
and develop into major killers of aquatic
species.
Diagnosis and Control of Diseases of
Fish and Shellfish focuses on the
diagnosis and control of diseases of fish
and shellfish, notably those affecting
aquaculture. Divided into 12 chapters, the
book discusses the range of bacterial,
viral and parasitic pathogens, their
trends, emerging problems, and the
relative significance to aquaculture.
Developments in diagnostics and disease
management, including the widespread use
of serological and molecular methods, are
presented. Application/dose and mode of
action of prebiotics, probiotics and
medicinal plant products used to control
disease are examined, as well as the
management and hygiene precautions that
can be taken to prevent/control the spread
of disease.
This book will be a valuable resource for
researchers, students, diagnosticians,
veterinarians, fish pathologists and
microbiologists concerned with the
management of diseases of fish and
shellfish.
Contents
List of Contributors xiii
Preface xv
1 Introduction 1
2 Bacterial Diagnosis and Control in Fish
and Shellfish 5
3 Complexities of Diagnostics of Viruses
Affecting Farmed Aquatic Species 19
4 Parasitic Diseases in Aquaculture: Their
Biology, Diagnosis and Control 37
5 Modern Methods of Diagnosis 109
6 Immunostimulant Diets and Oral
Vaccination In Fish 147
7 Prebiotics and Synbiotics 185
8 Probiotics for Disease Control in
Aquaculture 189
9 Use of Medicinal Plants in Aquaculture
223
10 Antibiotics and Disinfectants 263
11 Management Techniques and Disease
Control 279
12 Conclusions 283
References 284
Index 289
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