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Water Quality and Disease
Provides details of water quality standards for saltwater finfish in ponds. These need to be regularly monitored to prevent disease and mortality. |
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Effects and Benefits of Fish Vaccination
Fish vaccination has proved to be effective in reducing economic losses caused by mortality and lower growth rates. This fact sheet illustrates how prevention is better than cure and provides a cost-benefit analysis for vaccination. |
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Fish Health Inspectorate
Outlines the functions of this body which undertakes statutory and inspection duties in fish health in the UK. |
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The Fish Pancreas
Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and disease of this organ with images of stained sections of diseased tissue. |
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Fish Pathology Archive
The Fisheries Research Services maintains a collection of stained tissue sections and images of disease in wild and farmed fish. Provides information on the resources, research, monitoring and advice offered. |
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FishVet
Provides diagnosis charts and information on diseases that may affect aquarium fish. Also offers online sales of medications, water conditioners and other products. |
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Health Situation of Farmed Fish 2005
Provides an overview from the Norwegian National Veterinary Institute on the most important diseases and health issues facing aquaculture. [PDF] |
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The Kidney
Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and diseases of this organ with details of several important infections, each illustrated by stained sections of diseased tissue. |
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Oxygen Depletion and Other Types of Fish Kills
Most fish kills in farm ponds are the result of oxygen depletion. This article outlines how a high level of nutrients in the water can result in an algal bloom, and the factors that may cause a sudden lowering of the oxygen level. |
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