Overview
Published in Cooperation with THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY Aquaculture loses millions of dollars in revenue annually due to aquatic animal diseases. Disease outbreaks continue to threaten profitable and viable aquaculture operations throughout the world. As a result, aquaculture biosecurity programs that address aquatic animal pathogens and diseases have become an important focus for the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture Biosecurity: Prevention, Control, and Eradication of Aquatic Animal Disease provides valuable information that will increase success in combating infectious aquatic disease. Key representatives of international, regional, and national organizations presented their views on this important issue as part of a special session at the 2004 World Aquaculture Society Annual Conference. The chapters of this book cover a wealth of experience from the varied perspectives of these experts on biosecurity, policies, and measures to take the offensive against the spread of diseases in aquatic animals. With contributions from renowned international experts, covering approaches to biosecurity policies and measures currently practiced, Aquaculture Biosecurity: Prevention, Control, and Eradication of Aquatic Animal Disease is a vital reference for all those concerned about protecting aquaculture from impacts of aquatic animal disease.
Full Product Details
Author: A. David Scarfe (American Veterinary Medical Association's Aquaculture and Seafood Advisory Committee) ,
Cheng-Sheng Lee (Oceanic Institute) ,
Patricia J. O'Bryen (Oceanic Institute)
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 26.20cm
Weight: 0.585kg
ISBN: 9780813805399
ISBN 10: 0813805392
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 04 April 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
This is a curate's egg of a book containing contributions that should be of interest to many within the international aquaculture fraternity. Aquaculture International, 2006 The chapters of this book cover a wealth of experience. Aquaculture Europe An indispensable source of detailed information for biologist, veterinarian, policy makers and aquaculturalists. Aquaculture Health International
This is a curate's egg of a book containing contributions that should be of interest to many within the international aquaculture fraternity. Aquaculture International, 2006<!--end--> The chapters of this book cover a wealth of experience. Aquaculture Europe An indispensable source of detailed information for biologist, veterinarian, policy makers and aquaculturalists. Aquaculture Health International
Author Information
A. David Scarfe, Assistant Director, Scientific Activitives of the American Veterinary Medical Association in Schaumberg, Illinois. Cheng-Sheng Lee, PhD, Director of the Aquaculture Interchange Program at the Oceanic Institute in Waimanalo, Hawaii Patricia J. O’Bryen, Project Manager, Aquaculture Interchange Program at the Oceanic Institute in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
