Impact of Epizootic ulcerative syndrome on small-scale fish farmers and its management

Abstract

Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) caused by Aphanomyces invadans is one of the most destructive pathogens of freshwater fishes. The disease is a major problem is culture-based capture fisheries practiced mainly by small-scale farmers with limited resources. The losses due to the disease have significant impact on the livelihood particularly food and nutritional security. To date, there is no effective treatment for this disease. Therefore, there is a need to develop treatment measures which can be easily affordable for the farmers. ICAR-NBFGR under the All India Network Project on Fish Health has developed formulation which has been found to be quite effective in treatment of this disease.