Health management requirements to control common viral diseases in sturgeon aquaculture

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International Sturgeon Research Institute

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Given the increasing development of sturgeon aquaculture in Iran, the occurrence of infectious and non-infectious diseases in these fish is not inconceivable. Additionally, due to the long duration of the breeding period and the economic importance of sturgeons, attention to the health management of breeding and cultivation farms has become crucial for preventing diseases, particularly viral ones. To date, eight pathogenic viral agents belonging to four different families have been identified in sturgeons worldwide. Two major groups of viruses have been reported from natural habitats and sturgeon farms globally: herpesviruses from sturgeons in the North American continent and iridoviruses from sturgeons in Central Europe. Familiarity with the characteristics of these viruses and the health requirements for preventing viral diseases serves as an effective strategy for proper management of potential outbreaks in sturgeon farming systems and must be systematically emphasized. Key preventive measures against viral diseases include implementing disinfection ponds, managing incoming water, sourcing fish from certified virus-free populations, adhering to quarantine protocols for newly introduced fish, and using uncontaminated equipment. These measures should be integrated into comprehensive health programs and implemented in accordance with scientific principles.
 

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