Fish Vaccination

  • Publication Year: 2017
  • ISBN: 9781680958492
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Delve Publishing LLC
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Fish farming, in seawater and in freshwater, in cages, tanks or ponds, makes an ever-increasing and significant contribution to the production of aquatic food in many regions of the world. Vaccination has become the most important method for disease prevention in aquaculture, and effective prophylaxis based on stimulation of the immune system of the fish is essential for further development of the industry. This book provides general information about disease prevention in fish by vaccination, as well as specific descriptions of the correct use of vaccines against the most important bacterial and viral infectious diseases of aquatic animals.

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Vikas obtained his Ph.D. from King George’s Medical University, India in 2010. His interests span from bio-resources, fermentation technology to medical virology and neuroscience research. He is currently working as a research associate at the University of British Columbia.