Fish Vaccination (ePub)

Fish farming, in seawater and in freshwater, in cages, tanks or
ponds, makes an ever-increasing and significant contribution to the
production of aquatic food in many regions of the world. During the
last few decades there has been significant progress and expansion
in the aquaculture sector, characterized by intensified production
and the exploitation of many new species.

Aquaculture must be a sustainable bio-production, environmentally
as well as economically. Disease prevention in order to reduce
losses, and the use of antimicrobials is crucial in this
perspective. Vaccination has, in a few years, become the most
important method for disease prevention in aquaculture, and
effective prophylaxis based on stimulation of the immune system of
the fish is essential for further development of the
industry.

This book provides general information about disease prevention in
fish by vaccination, as well as specific descriptions of the
correct use of vaccines against the most important bacterial and
viral infectious diseases of aquatic animals. The book is written
by some of the world's leading experts in the subject, drawn
from many countries where aquaculture is a significant and
expanding part of the economy.

Fish Vaccination is an encyclopedia of fish vaccinology for
every present and future aquaculturist. Professionals in the
aquaculture sector, including fish veterinarians and fish
biologists, within the industry, in scientific institutions and
regulatory authorities will all find a huge wealth of commercially
important knowledge within this book. Libraries in all universities
where aquaculture, biological and veterinary sciences are studied
and taught should have copies of this important book on their
shelves.