Ten Golden Rules for good fish health for observance by TROUT FARMERS
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Buy fish eggs or fingerlings with known health status i.e. from a farm, which is under surveillance of Fish Health Services;
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Keep an optimal density of fish in the raceways 4-5 kg/m3 stocking density is generally the optimum one;
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The velocity of the water should be double the length of fish being reared in the raceways;
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Daily fish ration has the direct relationship with water temperature. Over feeding may give birth to severe diseases besides poor economics or even loses;
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Good hygiene in the raceways and their disinfections at proper intervals can save fish from various diseases;
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Ensure strict vigil on the up stream water. It should be free from sewage and pesticide washings;
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Avoid unnecessary stress to the fish from handling. Treatment and shorting be done by experienced /qualified hands;
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Ensure regular health control measures;
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On any sign of disease discontinue feeding and call for personal of Fish Health Service;
- All in- all out system be observed. Entire facility / raceways be emptied and disinfected before the recruitment of fresh stock.
