Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Guidelines for development and application of aquatic animal health regulations and control programs. AVMA Aquaculture and Seafood Advisory Committee.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Mitchell, H & Stoskopf, M K
Plain-English summary
Creating effective health regulations and disease control programs for aquatic animals is a complicated task, especially when considering the many different interests involved in aquaculture (the farming of fish and other water animals). The AVMA Aquaculture and Seafood Advisory Committee has put together guidelines to help professionals in aquatic animal health talk about these regulations and programs with government and industry groups. These guidelines aim to help determine if a regulation or program is needed and how to create a suitable health plan for aquatic animals. The committee, which has been around since 1992, includes veterinarians with various backgrounds in aquaculture and one representative from the industry, along with consultants from the USDA and FDA. Overall, these guidelines are intended to support better health management for aquatic animals.
Abstract
The creation of sound health regulations or disease control programs for any animal species is a complex endeavor. When the diverse stakeholder interests related to aquaculture are considered, this endeavor becomes daunting. The AVMA Aquaculture and Seafood Advisory Committee designed the following guidelines as a tool to assist aquatic animal health professionals who discuss potential regulations or control programs with government and industry entities. The guide focuses on determining whether a regulation or program is appropriate and, if so, developing a suitable and effective aquatic animal health plan. The Aquaculture and Seafood Advisory Committee was established in 1992 as an ad hoc committee of the AVMA Executive Board. The committee is composed of 9 veterinarians with diverse interests in aquaculture and seafood, and one non-veterinarian who represents the aquaculture industry. Participants from the USDA/APHIS and FDA serve as consultants to the Committee.
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