Diseases are a major threat to both wild and farmed fish. Pathogen-induced alterations in viability and growth of wild fish stocks can have implications on diversity and ecological status of aquatic ecosystems, as fish are main components of aquatic communities, and they can directly affect the exploitation of wild and farmed fish as a protein sour
The book will be useful for fish farmers, managers, researchers and graduate students interested in fish diseases.
Fish Diseases
This work first presents a general account of the various causes of fish diseases. The pathological phenomena and processes are considered in detail. Fish diseases are then arranged according to their pathogens.
Fish diseases - Volume 2
Fish diseases can be a major factor influencing abundance and distribution of wild fish.
Technique of investigation; Diagnosis; Prophylaxis, hygiene and therapy; The sending of fish for analysis; Viral and bacterial diseases; Viruses and bacteriophages; Bacteria; Diseases caused by dinoflagellates; Mycosis (fungal diseases); Protozoan...
A critical step toward meeting this goal is a clear understanding of the capacity of individuals to defend themselves against threats. Changes in water q
Fish diseases. 2
More intensive conditions of aquaculture often result in a higher incidence of fish diseases and disorders. As in the first edition, the focus of this second edition is on protozoan and metazoan parasites that cause disease in fish.
Woo, P.T.K. (2003) Cryptobia (Trypanoplasma) salmositica and salmonid cryptobiosis. Journal of Fish Diseases 26, 627–646. Woo, P.T.K. and Bruno, D.W. (1999) Fish Diseases and Disorders. Vol. 3, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Infections.