Results of a previous FIRTA-funded project (86/53) indicated that red spot disease (RSD), a cutaneous ulcerative disease of estuarine fish, is caused by a number of interacting factors. The study showed that lower catchment rainfall is an important determinant of RSD outbreak occurrence. The study...

The 1st FRDC Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram Scientific Conference was held at the Four Points Hotel, Sheraton Eastern Beach, Geelong, 8-10 October 2003. Over 40 representatives from Commonwealth and State Government agencies, from universities and other academic institutions, and from supporting...

This long running FIRTA grant supported a center in Australia for research, consultancy and training on parasites and diseases important to the fishing industry. The center was established by FIRTA in 1977. During the life of FIRC 1981-020 many industry problems were successfully...