Vibrio alginolyticus infection in cobia (Rachycentron canadum) cultured in Taiwan

Abstract

Vibrio alginolyticus was isolated from cobia (Rachycentron canadum) for the first time from floating marine cages placed near the Penghu Island, Taiwan during an epizootic outbreak in October of 2000. The identity of the isolate was confirmed as Vibrio alginolyticus by biochemical test. The epizootic was effectively controlled by the oral administration of oxytetracyclin.