PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO
FISH
Care for
healthy aquaculture
Services
Farm
visits on call for autopsies and on site diagnostic work as well as fish
sampling for further laboratory examination. A fully equipped diagnostic
laboratory is in operation in order to complete the necessary necropsy,
microbiology, parasitology (microscopy) and histology examinations of the
samples as well as molecular qPCR and RT-qPCR testing for prominent pathogens.
Regular
monitoring of the health status and growth performance of the fish stocks and
the overall fish farm hygiene.
Special
attention is focused upon fish welfare leading to higher productivity and
financial gain through optimal fish performance and enhanced disease
resistance.
Evaluation of
the environmental sensitivities on each site, the stock management procedures
and feeding policies in view to optimising the growth performance of the fish,
ensuring the most productive use of resources and inputs and maintaining
minimum negative environmental impacts.
Consultancy and
training as regards the appropriate hygiene and disease prevention strategies
tailored to the particular needs of any hatchery or on-growing farm.
On-farm support
for the administration of vaccines and staff training on vaccination
techniques.
(Pioneering
work on sea-bass and rainbow trout vaccination since 1993, proved that major
diseases may be prevented in Greek marine and fresh water farms with the
suitable vaccination strategies and vaccines.)
Active
encouragement of the co-operation and the flow of information among fish
farmers, for all matters concerning fish health, particularly those farmers
sharing the same river or bay resources.
Evaluation of
the finished, harvested product as regards fat content and overall quality.
Inspections of packing plants hygiene and the maintenance of the "cool
chain".
Fish health products
Sero-agglutination in vitro rapid diagnostic kits for common bacterial fish
pathogens:
- Vibrio
anguillarum |
ClO2
water soluble powder or tablets for the disinfection of facilities,
implements,
water,
ice and food treatment. |
Luer lock stainless steel needles for fish
injections 3-7mm, 18-22G normal, short, or very short bevel
length. |
Disclaimer:
Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in the notes and papers contained and linked herein
is accurate until the date of last editing. It is based upon the accumulated
personal experience of applied work in the field. The author cannot take
responsibility for incorrect interpretation and any resulting consequences.
The contents may be used only as
an educational guide and are not meant to become a stand-alone diagnostic tool
or treatment manual or replace professional assistance.
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