Fish Farmer’s Guide to Combating Parasitic Infections in Salmonid Aquaculture

In this manual, fish farmers can find background information on some of the main parasitic diseases jeopardizing farming of salmonids in European countries. Here the farmer can find valuable information on symptoms, identification of the pathogen, biology of the parasite, the life cycle and recommendations for control. This manual does not provide comprehensive details but may serve as an easily comprehended and necessary support during the daily handling and management of these fish. The guidance provided for individual parasites reflects the current state of knowledge for these pathogens and has been informed, in part, by research conducted through the ParaFishControl project.