Portals of Entry for Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Freshwater Prawn Hatchery

We sought the source of gram-negative bacteria associated with giant freshwater prawns in a hatchery that was previously observed with severe mortality of prawn larvae during the sixth to seventh zoea stages. After thorough disinfection, the gram-negative bacterial microflora of broodstock, larvae, larval rearing tank (LRT) water, and other intake systems were examined for bacteria. Enterobacteriaceae and Vibrio were the major bacteria isolated from the larvae. The present study suggests that Enterobacteriaceae may be introduced via the broodstock and Vibrio via the LRT water.

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