Health management in aquaculture

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The management of disease in fish presents many challenges which are not usually encountered in terrestrial animals. The aquaculture environment poses severe limitations on general observation, examination, disease prevention and treatment. Aquaculture has been described as ‘three dimensional farming’ with recognition of health problems often reliant on surface observation, although the use of remote control camera systems is increasing. The ability to carry out adequate observation may be restricted by poor access or adverse weather.