Diseases of Bivalves 1st Edition

Diseases of Bivalves, 1st Edition by Roxanna Smolowitz is an indispensable, practice-focused reference for anyone working with shellfish health. Whether you manage an oyster farm, conduct marine pathology research, teach aquaculture students, or oversee fisheries biosecurity, this book delivers clear, science-based guidance to identify, understand, and manage the pathogens and conditions that threaten bivalve populations.

Begin with concise, accessible explanations of common and emerging bivalve ailments, then move into diagnostic approaches—histopathology, microbiology, parasitology—and practical disease-management strategies tailored to aquaculture and wild-stock settings. The text translates complex pathology into actionable recommendations, highlighting environmental drivers and husbandry practices that influence disease dynamics across coastal and estuarine systems worldwide, from North America and Europe to Asia and Australia.

Readers will value the balanced mix of theoretical background and hands-on application: case examples that clarify real-world outbreaks, stepwise diagnostic workflows for laboratory and field use, and prevention tactics that support sustainable shellfish production. Written in a professional yet engaging tone, the book equips veterinarians, marine biologists, hatchery managers, and policy-makers with the knowledge to reduce mortality, improve stock resilience, and protect public and ecosystem health.

Searchable by practitioners and students alike, this edition is optimized for those seeking authoritative, geographically relevant insight into bivalve pathology and aquaculture disease control. Add Diseases of Bivalves by Roxanna Smolowitz to your professional library and stay ahead in safeguarding shellfish health and sustainable seafood production.

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