Aquaculture Virology

Aquaculture Virology: Viral Diseases of Aquatic Animals

Aquaculture Virology: Viral Diseases of Aquatic Animals is a comprehensive reference on the biology, classification, and diseases of viruses affecting fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. Integrating modern virology with aquatic animal health, the book explores viral taxonomy, pathogenesis, diagnosis, pathology, and disease management within the context of contemporary aquaculture. It is an essential resource for veterinarians, aquatic animal health professionals, researchers, students, and the aquaculture industry.

Key Features

• Covers viruses affecting fish, crustaceans, and molluscs in aquaculture.
• Explains viral biology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, and disease mechanisms.
• Presents current classifications of aquatic animal viruses.
• Includes high-quality illustrations, pathology images, and summary tables.
• Discusses diagnostic methods and disease management in aquaculture systems.
• Integrates principles of general virology with aquatic animal health.
• Ideal for veterinarians, aquaculture professionals, researchers, and students.