This manual provides a resource that enables the identification of bacteria that may be found in animals (particularly fish) that inhabit the aquatic environment. The emphasis is on bacteria from farmed aquatic animals and the contents include interpretation of biochemical identification tests and sets, biochemical identification tables, technical methods, and techniques for the molecular identification of bacteria. There are also 16 pages of colour plates to aid identification.
Aquatic animal species and organism relationship; bacteriological culture techniques; interpretation of biochemical identification tests and sets; biochemical identification tables; technical methods; techniques for molecular identification of bacteria; preparation of media for culture and identification. (Part contents.)