Title of article
Control and Prevention of Streptococcosis in Cultured Tilapia in Malaysia: A Review
Author/Authors
Zamri-Saad, M. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis, Malaysia , Amal, M. N. A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, Malaysia , Siti-Zahrah, A. Fisheries Research Institute - National Fish Health Research Centre, Malaysia , Zulkafli, A. R. Fisheries Research Institute - Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Malaysia
From page
389
To page
410
Abstract
Streptococcosis in cultured fishes has been reported to cause severe economic losses to the aquaculture industry worldwide. Lancefield group B Streptococcus agalactiae has been recognised as the main pathogen in cultured tilapia. This review discusses the current scenario and risk factors of streptococcosis in tilapia and suggests the control and prevention measures for this disease. The preventive measures focus on combined aspects of selecting farm location, applying good aquaculture farm practices, utilization of antibiotics and proper vaccination programme. A combination of all these measures will perhaps be the key to improve the health of cultured tilapia and prevent the infection by S. agalactiae, which in turn will increase the economic profit of tilapia farm operators.
Keywords
Control , prevention , streptococcosis , tilapia , aquaculture , Malaysia
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS)
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS)
Record number
2652831
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