Freshwater-Reared Finfish Health

A bacterial outbreak can have negative outcomes for freshwater-reared finfish health. When you need to treat, take control with AQUAFLOR^® (florfenicol) type A medicated feed article.

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Key Benefits of AQUAFLOR^®

Reduces mortality and keeps fish on feed for optimal growth and survival
Broad-spectrum antibiotic developed specifically for aquaculture – not used in human medicine
Can be fed in any life stage from fingerlings to food fish
May be used in sinking or floating feeds
AQUAFLOR is a heat-stable molecule during feed manufacturing, including extrusion, as well as storage
15-day withdrawal time for all species at all approved dosages
Approved for use in recirculating aquaculture systems

In freshwater-reared finfish, AQUAFLOR is approved for the control of mortality due to columnaris disease associated with Flavobacterium columnare.

Palatable

Fish readily consume medicated feed – studies show palatability compared to unmedicated feed
Minimize wasted feed while maximizing antibiotic uptake
Uniform granulation offers more accurate dosage delivery and optimum distribution in the medicated feed

Safe

No adverse effects on fish behavior or performance, even when fed at 10 times the recommended dose rate¹

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Determining Antimicrobial MICs Against Aquaculture Pathogens Using Sensititre® Plates

Author: Dr. Patricia S. Gaunt, DVM, PhD, DABVT

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Research

Efficacy of AQUAFLOR (50% florfenicol) – Medicated Feed to Control Mortality Associated with Flavobacterium columnare Infection in Florida Largemouth Bass and Bluegill

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Where to Buy AQUAFLOR

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CAUTION: Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

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