Atlantic Salmon Aquaculture Subprogram: Hydrogen peroxide treatment of Atlantic salmon affected by AGD

Funding Activity

Website
https://www.frdc.com.au/project/2010-218

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD) is one of the most serious health issues significantly increasing production costs of Atlantic salmon in Tasmania. While freshwater bathing has been used successfully to control losses, the shortage of fresh water in some salmon farming areas resulted in a quest for another treatment. Hydrogen peroxide is used overseas to control sealice infections of Atlantic salmon. Previous research suggested that it may be possible to develop a successful hydrogen peroxide treatment against AGD, reducing the reliance of the industry on fresh water.

Objectives:
1. Determine effective in vitro treatment with hydrogen peroxide against Neoparamoeba perurans
2. Determine effective in vivo treatment against Amoebic Gill Disease

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 10-10-2010

End Date: 02-05-2011

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $27,252.00

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

Research Topics

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Other Keywords

Animal Health | Aquaculture | Disease | Input costs | Physiology

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