Emerging Disease Surveillance, Rapid Diagnostics and Green Alternatives for Aquatic Animal Health

Dear Colleagues,

Global climate change and the intensification of aquaculture have led to an alarming increase in the frequency of aquatic animal disease outbreaks, the emergence of novel pathogens and the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. These complex threats collectively cause severe economic losses to the global aquaculture industry. To address these challenges and promote sustainable aquaculture worldwide, there is an urgent need for comprehensive epidemiological surveys of emerging diseases, isolation and characterization of novel pathogens, establishment of on-site rapid or precision diagnostic tools and the development of antibiotic alternatives for disease prevention and control.

We aim to bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical disease management, contributing to healthier and more sustainable aquaculture.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
(1) epidemiological investigations of emerging aquatic diseases; (2) isolation, identification, and characterization of novel pathogens; (3) development of point-of-care or precision diagnostic methods; (4) evaluation of antibiotic alternatives.

I look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Prof. Dr. Yuding Fan
Guest Editor

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