197. Aquaculture systems should be designed such that disease is minimised.
198. Fish in holding units should be inspected daily by experienced personnel for signs of disease in the stock and any necessary action must be taken immediately.
199. The industry should develop better methods of inspecting fish to recognise those which are diseased, distressed or dead.
200. During an outbreak of disease where the cause of death is not immediately apparent, laboratory examination should be carried out to enable treatment of the remaining fish to be initiated.
201. Health certified or vaccinated stock should be used wherever possible.
202. Farmers should carry out routine disinfection of equipment and clothing of personnel to reduce the risk of transfer of disease.
203. Fallowing sites will reduce the risk of disease and parasite transmission.
204. Stocking density should be kept within manageable levels for the holding facilities (see paragraphs 144-146).
205. Handling should be minimised so as to lessen susceptibility to disease.
206. Holding units should be cleaned and disinfected once all fish are removed.
207. National disease controls should be maintained and outbreaks of any serious disease should be reported to the national authority.