Red spot disease confirmed in Hartbeespoort Dam
The faculty of veterinary sciences of the University of Pretoria has identified Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS), or red spot disease in fish in the Hartbeespoort Dam after fishermen reported ulcers and red spots on fish, as well as abnormal mortalitie
14 Apr, 2020
MANAGING YOUR FISH HEALTH - Parasite check of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) using your microscope
It is well known that a healthy fish will carry some parasites as commensals, without any serious damage being inflicted upon the host fish. However, when the host fish is challenged by additional “stressors” (poor water quality, other disease, poor nutri
1 Apr, 2020
Confirmed TiLV outbreaks as of August 2018
A schematic representation of the global TiLV outbreaks - created and supplied by Dr David Scarfe.
Updated: 7 Apr, 2020
Tilapia lake virus - Important Information
Tilapia lake virus (TiLV) has been associated with outbreaks of disease and massive mortality of cultured Nile tilapia.
Updated: 7 Apr, 2020