Temperature as a risk factor for outbreaks of Amoebic Gill Disease in farmed Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar )

Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) outbreaks in Atlantic salmon have recently occurred below the lower temperature limit previously recognised for Neoparamoeba pemaquidensis. This observation challenges the role of ambient water temperature as one of the prime risk factors for AGD.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Douglas-Helders, GM, Saksida, S, Raverty, S, Nowak, BF
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: European Association of Fish Pathologists 2001
Subjects:
Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Fisheries Sciences
Aquaculture
Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
Online Access:http://ecite.utas.edu.au/21160
Description
Summary:Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) outbreaks in Atlantic salmon have recently occurred below the lower temperature limit previously recognised for Neoparamoeba pemaquidensis. This observation challenges the role of ambient water temperature as one of the prime risk factors for AGD.

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