The effect of Penaeus merguiensis densovirus on Penaeus merguiensis production in Queensland, Australia

Owens, L., La Fauce, K., and Claydon, K. (2011) The effect of Penaeus merguiensis densovirus on Penaeus merguiensis production in Queensland, Australia. Journal of Fish Diseases, 34 (7). pp. 509-515.

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Abstract

Penaeus merguiensis densovirus (PmergDNV) is currently present on several Queensland prawn farms culturing Penaeus merguiensis. Densoviruses have been linked to mortality and stunting that has caused significant financial loss to prawn farms in Asia. A histopathological study for PmergDNV was initially undertaken to compare broodstock to grow out factors from 60 broodstock animals from each of 22 ponds. There was a significant negative correlation (r = −0.61) between the number of animals with PmergDNV lesions and healthy animals. Furthermore, a higher number of septic hepatopancreatic tubules was correlated (r = 0.48) to high PmergDNV loads. Hence, a polymerase chain reaction analysis of 10-day-old post-larvae (PL) was conducted to determine whether PmergDNV infection was resulting in production losses. An attributable risk analysis of PL from 190 ponds over a 2-year period revealed that 28–29% of ponds with below average survival will have at least average survival following the removal of or decreased levels of PmergDNV. P. merguiensis culture facilities in Queensland should have at least a 14.5% increase in production, equating to an increase of $2.25 million within the first year alone, following the removal or reduction of PmergDNV in their ponds. Hence, focussing efforts on prevention, better management practices and maintaining healthy stock should be of top priority.

Item ID: 18622
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1365-2761
Keywords: aquaculture, attributable risk, densovirus, disease, Penaeus merguiensis densovirus, prawns
Date Deposited: 31 Oct 2011 12:20
FoR Codes: 07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0704 Fisheries Sciences > 070401 Aquaculture @ 50%
07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0707 Veterinary Sciences > 070712 Veterinary Virology @ 50%
SEO Codes: 83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8301 Fisheries - Aquaculture > 830101 Aquaculture Crustaceans (excl. Rock Lobster and Prawns) @ 50%
97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970107 Expanding Knowledge in the Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences @ 50%
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