date:Sep 06, 2012
e well into the grow-out stage. If left uncontrolled, iridovirus has been known to cause up to 90 percent mortality in fingerlings within a month or so after stocking. In certain situations the disease can also be chronic without an obvious mortality peak, said Neil Wendover, technical director for warmwater aquatic species at MSD Animal Health.
Fish infected with iridovirus are darkened and may be seen swimming lethargically at the sides of fish cages. Gills and internal organs, particularly t