First Report of Enteric Red Plague of Oreochromis Niloticus (Cichlidae) And Cyprinus Carpio (Cyprinidae) Reared in Cameroon: Mortality Rate, Risk Factors and Financial Loss

Diseases are among the major constraints to sustainable aquaculture. Fish pathogens include bacteria responsible for devastating effects on fish health and even that of consumers. In Cameroon, there is a dearth quantitative data related diseases economic impact. An epidemiological survey was carried out from April 22 May 23, 2021 during first epizootic enteric red plague in fishes Oreochromis niloticus Cyprinus carpio reared ponds Monatélé Subdivision Centre Region Cameroon. The objective assess clinical disorders mortality rate, associated risk factors losses semi-intensive farms due So, standard procedures were used rates before after antibiotic (Oxytetracyclin) treatment disease. Results showed signs recorded within three months observing included lateral recumbency, breathing difficulties (dyspnea) wide opening mouths affected fish. overall rate 7.74% (294 dead 3800) recorded. significantly higher (p < 0.001) polyculture pond (11.33%) compared monoculture (4.70%). more than niloticus. 0.01) younger older ones sex independent. therapy effective carpio. Females sensitive males. direct financial loss $420.50. This study revealed main disease farming practice, species, age size Rigorous surveillance suggested improved productivity Cameroon.
 Vol. 9, No. 3, December 2022: 323-335