Recommendations for combating alimentary fish disease (1999). Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fish disease Freshwater fishes Aquaculture Animal feed/feedstuffs 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 Alimentary disease damages industrial aquaculture with the adoption of highly intensive technologies of fish-farming (hatchery, basin, etc.). First group comprises disease related to unbalanced use of mixed feed as regards its composition of fats, proteins, carbo-hydrates, minerals and vitamins. Second group comprises disease occurring to fishes as a result of consumption of injurious feed, containing micro-organisms (bacteria or fungi), and products of their vital activity or containing oxidized fats. Alimentary disease occurs to fishes of various species and age-groups. Alimentary disease reduces growth and may cause death. The particulars of the manifestation of the afore-mentioned disease require not only generic but also specific approaches to its prophylaxis. The document consists of 5 Secs. Section 1 lays down general provisions. Section 2 regards clinical symptoms and pathological changes. Section 3 regards feeding. Section 4 regards diagnostics. Section 5 specifies preventive arrangements and therapy. Full text Russian