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Immunity and biological methods of disease prevention and control
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)
The chapter deals with the barriers that prevent microbial entry and the various internal defense mechanisms that are part of the host's arsenal in combating in combating invading microbes. It also discusses some of the ...
Serological and DNA-based techniques in disease diagnosis
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
The improvement of existing serological techniques, development of monoclonal antibody technology and the development of new serological approaches are all working together to provide new tools for the detection of ...
Viral diseases
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
Outbreaks of viral infections can cause massive mortalities among cultured fishes or shrimps. Water temperature and age of the fish or shrimps are significant factors that influence the development of viral infections. ...
Immunological and molecular biology techniques in disease diagnosis
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)
The improvement of existing immunoassay techniques, development of monoclonal antibody technology and the development of new immunoassay approaches are all working together to provide new tools for the detection of ...
Parasitic diseases and pests
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)
A wide variety of parasites have been identified as causing significant economic losses in fish and shrimp culture. Most of these parasites are difficult to control effectively with a single measure. The control of parasites ...
Physical, environmental, and chemical methods of disease prevention and control
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)
Disease prevention is primary and cost-effective method in fish health management. It is more effective and economical than attempting to stop a disease that has already set in the recommendations given above will greatly ...
Histology as a tool in disease diagnosis
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2010)
Histology is an important tool in fish disease diagnosis as it affords the comparison of normal structures or morphology of tissues against those from diseased fish. However, correct diagnosis and confirmation of changes ...
Bacterial diseases
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2001)
Fish and crustaceans that are not weakened by poor environmental conditions, or by other causes, such as parasitic infestation, nutritional deficiency, handling stress, or chemical intoxication, are more resistant to ...
Library and databanking services of SEAFDEC/AQD
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2009)
The Library of SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (AQD) serves the information needs of scientists & researchers; AQD staff, trainees & interns; fish farmers; students; and other visitors. It is organized according to the ...
Processing of feedstuffs and aquafeeds
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2002)
This chapter will help the reader understand and appreciate the basic principles of processing, preparation, storage, and quality control in the preparation of aquafeeds. The material in this section is presented in sequence ...