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Information from DEFRA on notifiable fish diseases in the UK, and the checks and controls used to prevent the spread of disease outbreaks.

Article discussing the factors which may affect fish and make them more susceptible to infectious diseases or protozoan parasites.

Fish vaccination has proved to be effective in reducing economic losses caused by mortality and lower growth rates. This fact sheet illustrates how prevention is better than cure and provides a cost-benefit analysis for vaccination.

Abstract of an article by Professor Hugh W. Ferguson on the current and expected future health problems facing the farmed fish industry.

Outlines the functions of this body which undertakes statutory and inspection duties in fish health in the UK.

The Fisheries Research Services maintains a collection of stained tissue sections and images of disease in wild and farmed fish. Provides information on the resources, research, monitoring and advice offered.

Provides diagnosis charts and information on diseases that may affect aquarium fish. Also offers online sales of medications, water conditioners and other products.

Provides an overview from the Norwegian National Veterinary Institute on the most important diseases and health issues facing aquaculture.

Most fish kills in farm ponds are the result of oxygen depletion. This article outlines how a high level of nutrients in the water can result in an algal bloom, and the factors that may cause a sudden lowering of the oxygen level.

Provides details of the second edition of a book of this name by Professor Hugh W. Ferguson.

Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and disease of this organ with images of stained sections of diseased tissue.

Provides short articles on a wide range of subjects related to fish health.

Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and diseases of this organ with details of several important infections, each illustrated by stained sections of diseased tissue.

Provides a brief introduction to fish and shellfish farming and the fishing industry in the UK, and the checks and controls used to prevent the spread of disease outbreaks.

Provides details of water quality standards for saltwater finfish in ponds. These need to be regularly monitored to prevent disease and mortality.

This article describes the environmental factors involved in the depletion of oxygen which may cause fish death in ponds.