Assessment of economic loss due to fish diseases in Assam, India: Implication of farming practices
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Assessment of economic loss due to fish diseases in Assam, India: Implication of farming practices
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D. Debnath,
S.K. Manna, D.J. Dev Nath, L.K. Payeng, C. Bandopadhyay, B.K. Das, B.K. Bhattacharjya P.K. Patil |
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Aquaculture practices, Fish diseases, Economic loss, Assam
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Extensive surveys were conducted in 60fish farms in Cachar and Nagaon districts of Assam, India to assess economic loss due to aquatic animal diseases and contribution of fish farming practices thereon. Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS), also known as mycotic granulomatosis or red spot disease was the most common disease that affected most fish species during winter months. Other disease conditions reported were dropsy, fin/tail rot and Argulus infestation. Overall disease prevalence was less in Cachar district compared to that in Nagaon district. Estimated loss of fish production (as percentage of total production) and total economic loss (in Rs.) were estimated to be 10.8% & 67,500.0 per farm (30,770.0 per ha) in Cachar and 5% &55,300.0 per farm (14,900.0 per ha) in Nagaon district. The average farm area, water area and number of ponds (per farmer) were lessin Cachar compared to that in Nagaon district. Average fish production was also lower (1870 kg/ha) in Cachar compared to Nagaon (2470 kg/ha). Majority of fish farms in Cachar (60%) operated as nursery(N) and grow-out(G) systems whereas those in Nagaon operated as nurseryË—fingerlingË—growout(N-F-G)system (63.33%). Overwhelming majority of farmers (93.33%) in Cachar practiced polyculture, but 30% farmers practiced integrated farming in Nagaon district. N-F-G farming system and integrated culture practice adopted by majority of Nagaon farmers apparently led to higher fish productivity and less economic loss. Poor pre-stocking management of fish ponds was found to be the main contributory factor for higher disease prevalence in Nagaon compared to that in Cachar district. However, the farmers in Nagaon district were more aware of disease control measures that resulted in moderate economic loss. All India Network Project on Fish Health |
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2021-08-05T07:29:50Z
2021-08-05T07:29:50Z 2019-12-01 |
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Research Paper
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rD. Debnath, S.K. Manna, D.J. Dev Nath, L.K. Payeng, C. Bandopadhyay, B.K. Das, B.K. Bhattacharjya and P.K. Patil, 2019 Assessment of economic loss due to fish diseases in Assam, India: Implication of farming practices. Journal of Inland Fisheries Society of India 51(2): 146-154.
0379-3435 http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/53216 |
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English
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Inland Fisheries Society of India
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