Health & Welfare
Genetic detection of bacteria improves selective breeding in channel catfish
Sensitive detection of enteric septicemia is important to the successful development of a selective-breeding program for ESC resistance.
Health & Welfare
Early host response improves ESC resistance in channel catfish
In a challenge study of catfish families identified as resistant or susceptible to enteric septicemia (ESC), immune response was activated 24 hours earlier in resistant families and bacterial levels were suppressed.