Studies on the control of whirling disease (Myxosoma cerebralis)
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
By: G.L. Hoffman Sr. and G.L. Hoffman Jr.
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Abstract
Based on presumptive evidence of death (extrusion of polar filaments and disintegration of sporoplasm) 1.0%, 0.5%, and 0.25% calcium oxide or potassium hydroxide killed the spores of Myxosoma cerebrallis in vitro. Chlorine at 400 ppm destroyed 36% to 90% of the spores but 13% to 37% of those in the controls perished. Calcium hydroxide, ammonium chloride, sodium borate, potassium permanganate, Roccal (alkyl dimethylbenzylammonium chloride), and copper sulfate allowed survival of 38–96% of the spores, usually not much less than the rate of survival of the controls.
In simulated pond testing, quicklime at 380 grams or more per square meter (3360 lbs/acre) of pond bottom prevented whirling disease in rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri).
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Studies on the control of whirling disease (Myxosoma cerebralis) |
| Series title | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
| DOI | 10.7589/0090-3558-8.1.49 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1972 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BioOne |
| Contributing office(s) | Leetown Science Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 49 |
| Last page | 53 |