Genetic approach could lead to treatment of ISA

Research scientist from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in America has provided the first look at the genetic structure that could play a critical role in the reproduction of the infectious salmon anemia virus (ISAV). At present the virus can be treated by a direct injection, into the fish, which is both time consuming and cumbersome as well as economically impractical. But with the possibility of of a vaccine that prevents the spread of the disease by interfering with the Viruses ability to replicate its genetic code. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.