Tag amoebic gill disease

Health & Welfare

Detection of an amoebic parasite in cultured Paciﬁc white shrimp

This study describes an amoebic parasite infection in Paciﬁc white shrimp cultured in an anonymous shrimp hatchery. The diseased shrimp exhibited grossly reduced appetite, lethargy, respiratory distress, eroded carapaces and blackened gills.

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Health & Welfare

In sea lice fight, salmon farmers phasing out hydrogen peroxide

An over-reliance on medical and chemical controls, along with warming waters, led to a surge in sea lice. With such treatments waning in effectiveness, operators turn to other, safer measures.

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