Infectious Diseases Impacting the Commercial Culture of Salmonids

Abstract

Abstract Similar to the production of any intensively managed species, the probability of disease in aquaculture species has a direct correlation to the intensity of the production system. Since diagnosis and treatment of diseases can greatly increase the cost of production, prevention of disease is the preferred management strategy in aquaculture enterprises. This review will discuss the infectious diseases of salmonids that are considered economically important due to their regional or international impact on commercial salmonid operations. This paper will also review proper diagnostic methods and techniques that are essential to any discussion of diseases, as well as aspects of disease epizootiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and preventive measures.