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Provides information on the causative agent, Renibacterium salmoninarum, its hosts, transmission, sources, occurrence and clinical diagnosis.

Provides information on this disease which mainly affects salmonids, where and when outbreaks occur, diagnosis and control.

Provides information on the disease caused by the gram positive bacterium, Renibacterium salmoninarum, its gross signs and histopathology.

Outlines the setting up of an inspection and sampling programme aimed at the detection of BKD and its diagnosis, the statutory controls in place and surveillance.

Provides images of stained sections of diseased tissue showing the granulomatous response characteristic of bacterial kidney disease.