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.
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
AquaBulletins
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
1See product bulletin for more details.
CAUTION: Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.