Halim, Asma Fariha Asma (2023) Screening on wild blue gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) for mycobacteriosis, epizootic ulcerative syndrome, white spot disease and trematode infection in two populations within Klang, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Abstract
Blue gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) has valuable ornamental and culinary value for the country. Detection of disease in this species could have had a significant impact on the Malaysian fishing industry. Despite its susceptibility to various diseases such as mycobacteriosis, epizootic ulcerative syndrome, white spot disease, and trematode infection, limited research has been conducted on the prevalence rates of these diseases in wild blue gourami, especially in Klang, an industrial area in Selangor, Malaysia. The aim of the study was to fill this research gap by assessing the prevalence rates of the four diseases in wild blue gourami at two different locations in Klang and evaluating the difference in prevalence between the populations. This study not only contributes to a better understanding of the health status of wild blue gourami populations, but also lays the foundation for future research and studies. Twenty adult wild blue gouramis were captured from two different locations and examined for the presence of characteristic lesions. Infected fish were recorded, and the prevalence rate was measured. Surprisingly, the study revealed an unexpected result: none of the fish examined were infected with mycobacteriosis, epizootic ulcerative syndrome, or white spot disease. Only one fish (0.05%) had trematode infection. The digenean trematode found was suspected to be Clinostomum spp., a fish-borne zoonotic parasite that causes laryngitis and pharyngitis in the human population. There was no difference in prevalence between the two populations. In summary, the overall prevalence of the four diseases in wild blue gourami is zero to minimal, which could be due to several factors. However, it remains unclear whether these diseases are genuinely rare in wild blue gourami. This recommends further in-depth research involving larger populations to gain valuable insights into the health dynamics of wild blue gourami.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2024 01:21 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2024 01:21 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2109 |
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