FISH DISEASES AND MEDICINE (HB 2019) Hardcover

Praised by Doody's Book Reviews with a 4-star rating (90/100), this book emphasizes the crucial role of fish in the global ecosystem and the importance of their health, whether in the wild or captivity, for human well-being. It uses an organ-system approach to present the visible signs of the most frequently seen diseases and syndromes affecting fish. The book offers a comprehensive look at the diseases and disorders of tropical, ornamental, bait, and food fish from freshwater, brackish, and marine habitats. Readers will develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental biology of both infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish, along with modern diagnostic techniques and innovative methods for disease control. Over 300 high-quality color photographs illustrate the described conditions. Nineteen chapters, written by international experts, provide veterinarians, fish health professionals, fisheries biologists, and fish researchers with essential knowledge of fish anatomy, water quality, diagnostic procedures, and basic clinical medicine. Each chapter dedicated to an organ system includes: an overview of the most common diseases or syndromes, the causative agent, transmission routes, typical host range, clinical signs, possible alternative diagnoses, the most current diagnostic methods for that specific problem, and potential management and control strategies. This text serves as a valuable resource for identifying and controlling fish diseases in diverse environments, from aquariums and home ponds to aquaculture species, research fish, and even wild fish populations.