NEW TECHNIQUES FOR STUDYING WHIRLING DISEASE

Authors

Nathan Bay, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard A. Heckmann, Brigham Young University

Keywords

whirling disease, Myxobolus cerebralis, fish, salmonids

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Despite drastic control and containment measures, the incidence of whirling disease is on the rise in the West. Whirling disease occurs when the trophozoite stage of Myxobolus cerebralis invades the cartilage and organ of equilibrium of salmonids. Pathological symptoms include tail chasing behavior, blackened tafls, and vertebral abnormalities. Pan of the reason for the spread of the disease is the high occurrence of subclinical infections in fish that are transported into areas formerly free of the disease.

Recommended Citation

Bay, Nathan and Heckmann, Dr. Richard A. (2013) "NEW TECHNIQUES FOR STUDYING WHIRLING DISEASE," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1485.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1485