Fish
Fish (aquatics) health topics
- Pepsin-Trypsin Digestion (PTD) for Myxobolus cerebralis testing Certification testing to screen fish for M. cerebralis before export or stocking almost always requires following methodology from the American Fisheries Society-Fish Health Section Blue Book’s USFWS/AFS-FHS Standard Procedures for Aquatic Animal Health Inspections.
- New options for Aquatic Histopathology testing WADDL will now be offering two options for aquatic histopathology testing. Clients can choose Aquatic Histopathology, Urgent with a 7-business day turnaround time for high-priority diagnostic cases or Aquatic Histopathology, Standard with a 28-day turnaround time for routine submissions. This is reflected in our updated Aquatic Health Accession Form. This new system will allow WADDL […]
- Testing fish for international movement Producers and veterinarians exporting aquatic animals internationally must use USDA-APHIS approved laboratories to conduct their certification testing. WADDL’s Aquatic Health Laboratory is approved by USDA-APHIS to conduct diagnostic testing in support of export health certification of aquaculture species. Why perform health certification testing for international export at WADDL? Producers across the United States use WADDL […]
- Testing fish for interstate movement Producers moving fish between states are often required to test their fish for pathogens of concern. WADDL’s Aquatic Health Laboratory performs high-quality fish health certification testing for clients that meets the testing methods required by state fish health regulators. Why perform fish health certification testing at WADDL? Producers across the United States use WADDL for […]
- Aquatic species: Diagnostic testing Clients not only receive high-quality test results tailored to aquatic species when they test with WADDL, they also are able to consult WADDL’s team of veterinarians and veterinary pathologists who have production, clinical, and diagnostic experience working with aquatic species.
- Myxobolus cerebralis, “Whirling Disease” Frequently asked questions about Myxobolus cerebralis.
- Piscirickettsia salmonis, “Piscirickettsiosis” This disease can cause high mortality in salmon that live in a marine environment. It is a pathogen of concern for many international fish health regulatory authorities, and it is common to test fish for this bacterium as part of export certification testing.
- Aeromonas salmonicida, “Furunculosis” This disease can cause high mortality, particularly in salmon/trout and koi.
- Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus: Certification and diagnostic testing It is regularly detected in wild salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest and is endemic to the United States. IHNV can cause significant disease and mortality, particularly in sockeye salmon, which is why it is of concern to fish health regulators.
- Myxobolus cerebralis sample collection How to collect samples for Whirling Disease testing.
- Piscirickettsia salmonis tissue collection How to make kidney imprints for Piscirickettsia salmonis testing.