Instruction on the arrangements for combating branchiomicosis of fishes (1997). Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fish disease Freshwater fishes Aquaculture Animal health Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of issue. Abstract Branchiomycosis is dangerous infectious (mycosis) disease of fishes of different species and age groups occurring in pond, hatchery fish-farming establishments and in natural water reservoirs, especially lakes. Pathogens of branchiomycosis are two species of fungi of branchiomycosis family – B.sanguinis and B.demigrans that differ by morphological indications and particulars of development. The document consists of 5 Secs. Section 1 lays down general provisions. Section 2 specifies that two-year and three-year fishes are more vulnerable to the afore-mentioned disease. Section 3 regards clinical symptoms and pathogenesis. Section 4 regards diagnosis. Section 5 specifies arrangements for combating the afore-mentioned disease. Full text Russian