Web Directory

» Asian Fisheries Society: Fish Health Section
   Aims to improve regional knowledge on fish health management and develop awareness among Asian aquaculturists towards establishing a sustainable aquaculture industry.
   http://afs-fhs.seafdec.org.ph/

» Combating Fish Disease
   Information from DEFRA on notifiable fish diseases in the UK, and the checks and controls used to prevent the spread of disease outbreaks.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/docs/forms/fish/DOF21.pdf

» Diseases in Pond Fishes: The Role of Stress
   Article discussing the factors which may affect fish and make them more susceptible to infectious diseases or protozoan parasites.
   http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/288/diseases-in-pond-fishes-the-role-of-stress

» Effects and Benefits of Fish Vaccination
   Fish vaccination has proved to be effective in reducing economic losses caused by mortality and lower growth rates. This fact sheet illustrates how prevention is better than cure and provides a cost-benefit analysis for vaccination.
   http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/153/effects-and-benefits-of-fish-vaccination

» Emerging Problems in Fish Pathology
   Abstract of an article by Professor Hugh W. Ferguson on the current and expected future health problems facing the farmed fish industry.
   http://avtrw.mri.sari.ac.uk/scottish/Scot-sci-abstr_Nov06.htm

» Fish Health Inspectorate
   Outlines the functions of this body which undertakes statutory and inspection duties in fish health in the UK.
   http://www.cefas.co.uk/fish-health-inspectorate.aspx

» Fish Pathology Archive
   The Fisheries Research Services maintains a collection of stained tissue sections and images of disease in wild and farmed fish. Provides information on the resources, research, monitoring and advice offered.
   http://www.marlab.ac.uk/Delivery/standaloneCM.aspx?contentid=673

» FishVet
   Provides diagnosis charts and information on diseases that may affect aquarium fish. Also offers online sales of medications, water conditioners and other products.
   http://www.fishvet.com/

» Health Situation of Farmed Fish 2005
   Provides an overview from the Norwegian National Veterinary Institute on the most important diseases and health issues facing aquaculture.
   http://www.vetinst.no/eng/content/download/260/5099/file/Report_FarmedFishHealth_2005.pdf

» Oxygen Depletion and Other Types of Fish Kills
   Most fish kills in farm ponds are the result of oxygen depletion. This article outlines how a high level of nutrients in the water can result in an algal bloom, and the factors that may cause a sudden lowering of the oxygen level.
   http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/289/oxygen-depletion-and-other-types-of-fish-kills

» Systemic Pathology of Fish
   Provides details of the second edition of a book of this name by Professor Hugh W. Ferguson.
   http://avtrw.mri.sari.ac.uk/scottish/SRbooks/Ferguson_SystemicPathologyofFish_descr.htm

» The Fish Pancreas
   Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and disease of this organ with images of stained sections of diseased tissue.
   http://staff.stir.ac.uk/charles.mcgurk/eafp1/PAN01M.HTM#Pancreas

» The Fish Site: Health and Welfare Featured Articles
   Provides short articles on a wide range of subjects related to fish health.
   http://www.thefishsite.com/articles/cat1/health-welfare

» The Kidney
   Provides a guide to the anatomy, functions and diseases of this organ with details of several important infections, each illustrated by stained sections of diseased tissue.
   http://staff.stir.ac.uk/charles.mcgurk/eafp1/KID01M.HTM#Kidney

» Veterinary Surveillance: Fish
   Provides a brief introduction to fish and shellfish farming and the fishing industry in the UK, and the checks and controls used to prevent the spread of disease outbreaks.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/vetsurveillance/species/fish.htm

» Water Quality and Disease
   Provides details of water quality standards for saltwater finfish in ponds. These need to be regularly monitored to prevent disease and mortality.
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/WaterQualityDisease/index.php?0308

» Winter and Summer Fish Kills in Ponds
   This article describes the environmental factors involved in the depletion of oxygen which may cause fish death in ponds.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/a-fact/0008.html