Epidemiology in Aquatic Animal Health: Opportunities and Challenges
Author Information
Author(s): Edmund J Peeler, Nick Taylor
Primary Institution: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)
Hypothesis
How can epidemiological approaches improve the health of aquatic animals?
Conclusion
Epidemiological studies have significantly contributed to the health of both wild and farmed aquatic animals through improved biosecurity and disease control.
Supporting Evidence
- Epidemiological studies have lagged behind terrestrial systems but are becoming more common in aquatic environments.
- Transboundary diseases pose significant threats to both farmed and wild aquatic populations.
- Climate change is expected to increase the emergence of aquatic animal diseases.
Takeaway
This study talks about how scientists can use epidemiology to help keep fish and other aquatic animals healthy, especially as diseases spread more due to climate change and human activities.
Methodology
The review summarizes various epidemiological approaches and their applications in aquatic animal health, including risk analysis and surveillance methods.
Potential Biases
The study acknowledges potential biases due to the patchy data on fish movements and disease prevalence.
Limitations
A lack of data often constrains the application of new approaches to surveillance and modeling in aquatic systems.
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