Health management – African catfish
Healthy fish is a prerequisite for producing fish profitably. At the same time, it is difficult to keep fish healthy because so many factors influence the well-being of the fish. Factors like the environment, pathogens, stress and quality of feed need to be balanced to obtain optimal production.
45 min
English
Contents
This course introduces catfish health management, with a focus on preventing, identifying, and managing health challenges in catfish production. Topics include the disease triangle and the role of stress and handling in disease development. The course covers common catfish diseases, basic disease diagnostics, and the use of salt treatments as a practical tool for improving fish health and survival.
Topics
- Disease triangle
- Stress
- Handling catfish
- Diseases
- Disease diagnostics
- Salt treatments