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, Barbara Nowak
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 2001
Subjects:
Aquaculture
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Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
Online Access:https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Temperature_as_a_risk_factor_for_outbreaks_of_Amoebic_Gill_Disease_in_farmed_Atlantic_salmon_Salmo_salar_/22840370
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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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