This paper provides the latest scientific and technical advances in the management of salmonid whirling disease caused by the myxosporean Myxobolus cerebralis (Syn. Myxosoma cerebralis). The complete life cycle of the parasite and the biology of the infective agent to fish, the actinosporean Triactinomyxon stage, are reviewed, and suggested procedures for detection, identification, and control of the disease are discussed. The paper offers sources of information and related reference materials of interest to fish culturists, fishery biologists, and students.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1992 |
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| Title | Salmonid whirling disease |
| Authors | M.E. Markiw |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Series Title | Fish and Wildlife Leaflet |
| Series Number | 17 |
| Index ID | 2001513 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Leetown Science Center |