Parvicapsula pseudobranchicola in salmonids in British Columbia
FFHT-2020-P-05
Description
The parasite Parvicapsula pseudobranchicola causes a disease, parvicapsulosis, in farmed Atlantic salmon in Norway, particularly in more northern regions. Although there is extensive molecular evidence of P. pseudobranchicola in salmonids in British Columbia, there are no reports of the disease parvicapsulosis. To better understand the potential health risks posed to salmonids by this parasite, this study will collect detailed information on its geographic distribution, range of host fish, and ability to cause disease (pathogenicity). Tissue samples collected during routine fish health audit activities and salmon stock assessment surveys will be tested for P. pseudobranchicola.
Program Name
Program for Aquaculture Regulatory Research (PARR)
Year(s)
2020-2021
Principal Investigator(s)
Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Biological Station
Email: Simon.Jones@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Team Member(s)
- Eliah Kim, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Biological Station
- Aidan Goodall, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Biological Station
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