Diseases and Disorders of Finfish in Cage Culture

Finfish Cage Diseases 

A comprehensive reference on the diseases and health disorders affecting finfish reared in cage culture systems. This updated edition examines the major infectious and non-infectious diseases impacting aquaculture production, with emphasis on disease diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and health management. Reflecting advances in fish pathology and the rapid expansion of global aquaculture, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, the book provides essential knowledge for maintaining fish health and improving production efficiency in cage-culture operations.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of diseases in cage-cultured finfish
• Updated information on infectious fish diseases
• Covers bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
• Discusses disease epidemiology and transmission
• Explains diagnostic methods and laboratory techniques
• Reviews disease prevention and biosecurity measures
• Covers treatment and health management strategies
• Addresses environmental and husbandry-related disorders
• Reflects recent developments in global aquaculture
• Includes species-specific and region-specific disease information
• Valuable for aquaculture professionals, fish health consultants, and fish pathologists