The Use of Malachite Green as a Fish Fungicide and Antiseptic

Foster, Fred J.; Woodbury, Lowell A.

doi:10.1577/1548-8640(1936)318[7:tuomga]2.0.co;2

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“…Control of fungus on fish and fish eggs malachite green is widely and effectively used but due to suspected teratogenicity that is potential carcinogenicity and mutagenic properties its use was utmost to the treatment of nonfood fish that is egg or adult salmon held for spawning. The use of malachite green began in 1933 and it was one of the cornerstones used in treatment of fish against different range of parasites [19][20][21][22]. It has been used widely by the aquaculture industry in Europe and all over the world for many years in the deficiency of an authorized veterinary medicinal alternative.…”

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Identification of Causative Agent for Fungal Infection and Effect of Disinfectants on Hatching and Survival Rate of Bata (Labeo. Bata) Larvae

Rahman¹,

Rahman²,

Yeasmin³

et al. 2017

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Labeo. bata is one of the most important cultured fish. Intensive incubation leads to microbial overgrowth in L. bata eggs that hamper egg development hatchability and larval survivability. The aim of this study is to find out causes of mass mortality in L. bata eggs during peak breeding season from 10 March to May 2015 at Mafatema Fish Hatchery Jessore Bangladesh. Three concentrations of four chemical-formalin (10 20 30 mg/L) malachite green (135 mg/L) NaCl (123 g/l) and methylene blue (135 mg/L) treatment regimes and a control were compared for efficacy in treating L. bata eggs to prevent fungus and bacterial infection and improve hatch and survival rate of fry. Physicochemical and microbial characteristics of culture water were examined during the induced breeding of L. bata besides mycological examination of egg samples with trial of treatment of different types of disinfectant. The total bacterial count fluctuated between 3.6×10 8 cfu/ml at initial time of incubation and 31.7×108 cfu/ml after 3 days of hatching. The infected fertilized egg by Saprolegnia sp. were appeared as tuft hairy like balls with a white cottony envelope that surround it which focally invaded the cytoplasm resulted in loss of the cytoplasm content and destructed envelops.

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Identification of Causative Agent for Fungal Infection and Effect of Disinfectants on Hatching and Survival Rate of Bata (Labeo. Bata) Larvae

Rahman¹,

Rahman²,

Yeasmin³

et al. 2017

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“…The only other aquacultured species of significance is the blue mussel Mytilusedulis, with a production of around 32 kilotons per annum. [13,14] However, due to the farming practices used for M. edulis production, it is unlikely that veterinary residues would be present in this species and therefore the focus of sampling IS on salmonids. While other fish species are farmed in the UK for human consumption, the production is comparatively very low, so these species are only intermittently examined.…”

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EU sampling strategies for the detection of veterinary drug residues in aquaculture species: Are they working?

Morris

Gray

Kay

et al. 2012

Drug Testing and Analysis

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Over the past 50 years, the culture of aquatic species in controlled conditions to enhance production has grown in importance and now provides nearly 50% of the world's seafood supply. In part, this expansion has been made possible by the use of antibiotics, antifungals, and other veterinary medicines to control disease and improve welfare. Despite guidelines being available, the sampling programmes for drug residue surveillance of aquaculture products recommended by the CODEX Alimentarius Commission were withdrawn in 2008 and put under review. Directive 96/23/EC sets out legislation to govern how sampling programmes for drug residue surveillance should be conducted within the EU. This directive applies both to produce raised within the EU and also imported products from third countries. This communication examines the existing EU sampling regimen for aquaculture products and comments on its possible application in a global context. We examine UK statutory sampling data that, while indicating the effectiveness of the directive, also suggests that the directive may lead to unnecessary sampling. Regarding imports, examination of the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) database using process control charts and statistical modelling suggests that the sampling regimen described in the directive is effective but not sufficiently flexible for the range of aquaculture practices that exist. Limitations of the directive, datasets, and practices are further discussed.

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“…5 MG has, for instance, been used both prophylactically and in the treatment of fungal infections for fish and eggs for more than 80 years. 6 In the course of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, many concerns were raised in regard to the toxicity of this substance, and different toxicological studies were carried out for MG and for some other similar dyes applied or potentially applied for their therapeutic qualities in fish farming. MG has now been banned in nearly all of the regions of the world, including North America and Europe, but can still be present in various inappropriate fish farming practices around the world.…”

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Certain Dyes as Pharmacologically Active Substances in Fish Farming and Other Aquaculture Products

Verdon

Andersen

2016

Chemical Analysis of Non&;#x02010;antimicrobial Veterinary Drug Residues in Food

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The Use of Malachite Green as a Fish Fungicide and Antiseptic

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Identification of Causative Agent for Fungal Infection and Effect of Disinfectants on Hatching and Survival Rate of Bata (Labeo. Bata) Larvae

Identification of Causative Agent for Fungal Infection and Effect of Disinfectants on Hatching and Survival Rate of Bata (Labeo. Bata) Larvae

EU sampling strategies for the detection of veterinary drug residues in aquaculture species: Are they working?

Certain Dyes as Pharmacologically Active Substances in Fish Farming and Other Aquaculture Products

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