Conclusions

This FAAST Review was Meant to:

1. Describe how fish producers and their veterinarians can practice antimicrobial stewardship without compromising animal health and welfare
2. Educate producers involved in aquaculture on the importance of biosecurity in managing fish health and reducing the need for treating disease
3. Describe how fish producers can reduce disease through management of the environment, low stress handling, and careful planning

After this FAAST Review, You Should Now Know:

• How to assess the risk for development of disease on your fish operation
• Areas of concern with respect to viral hemorrhagic septicemia in Ontario
  • How Cedar Crest Trout Farms implements biosecurity measures on their farm and the importance of working with other producers in your area
• The importance of maintaining appropriate stocking densities to reduce stress and disease and therefore the need for antimicrobial treatments
• Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting protocols to reduce disease and closely monitor fish health
  • Water quality management at the Alma Research Station
• The importance of balanced nutrition and feeding to promote healthy fish that are able to withstand stress and disease challenge
• How fish health records can foster continuous improvements in fish health and profitability