Fish Diseases: Basic Handbook

By: Sooraj Ravindran, Anupama A.

Key Features: Clear Introduction to Fish Pathology: Provides a beginner-friendly overview of common fish diseases, including their causes, symptoms, and impacts on aquaculture and natural ecosystems. Classification of Diseases by Etiology: Organizes diseases based on pathogens-bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and environmental-making diagnosis and understanding more systematic. Diagnostic Techniques and Tools: Explains essential laboratory and field diagnostic methods such as microscopy, PCR, histopathology, and water quality testing. Preventive and Therapeutic Measures: Covers practical disease prevention strategies including vaccination, biosecurity, and treatment protocols using antibiotics, antifungals, and herbal remedies. Illustrative Case Studies and Field Examples: Includes real-life cases from freshwater and marine aquaculture systems to bridge theory with practical application. Focus on Sustainable Fish Health Management: Emphasizes eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable approaches to fish health, in line with global aquaculture best practices.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9360840173
• ISBN13: 9789360840174
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Wordpen Academics
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"