Aquaculture Virology covers the latest information on the main virus families and diseases relevant to aquaculture, along with detailed discussions of specific diseases, all delivered in a systematic and succinct way making this an essential resource to the aquaculture researcher, student, and teacher. Descriptions of each disease include disease name, structure, and the composition of each virus, classification and virus replication, epidemiology, pathology and immunity, diagnostic methods (gross pathology, histopathology, cell culture, PCR, sequencing, ELISA, etc.) and prevention and control of each disease. The book is ideal for clinical veterinarians, aquaculture disease practitioners, farmers, and those who are interested in aquatic virology. Provides important and practical insights into achievable agricultural options via case studiesAddresses the use of natural resources, technological advances, and management systems to create viable, adaptive economic growthApplies lessons learned in Brazil to improving both economic and ecological resource-sustainable agriculture for other regions and countries INDICE: 1. Introduction to aquaculture and fisheries 2. Classification of aquatic animal viruses 3. Diagnosis of aquatic animal viral diseases 4. Prevention and control of aquatic animal viral diseases 5. DNA viruses of fish 6. RNA viruses of fish 7. DNA viruses of crustaceans 8. RNA viruses of crustaceans 9. DNA viruses of mollusk 10. RNA viruses of mollusk 11. Miscellaneous aquatic animal viruses 12. Appendix: Major taxonomic virus groups (and species) of veterinary importance in aquaculture
- ISBN: 978-0-12-801573-5
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 450
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés