Cardicola forsteri is the dominant blood fluke species detected in farmed Southern Bluefin Tuna in 2018. Our results have shown that traditional methods (heart flush and gill microscopy) were limited to detecting adults or eggs. Comparisons of currently used diagnostic methods showed that...

The Australian tuna industry provides premium quality products to very particular markets. Delivering quality product to the tuna market is how we earn our living. Better quality results in higher prices. All efforts are wasted if the tuna arrive at the market place in poor condition. When working...