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Research Project: The Role of Mucosal Surfaces and Microflora in Immunity and Disease Prevention

Location: Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Cntr

Title: The use of copper sulfate in catfish hatcheries: safety and effectiveness

Author
item Straus, David - Dave
item Mitchell, Andrew
item Carter, Ray
item STEEBY, JAMES - Mississippi State University

Submitted to: Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/28/2015
Publication Date: 10/22/2015
Citation: Straus, D.L., Mitchell, A.J., Carter, R.R., Steeby, J.A. 2015. The use of copper sulfate in catfish hatcheries: safety and effectiveness [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015,Mississippi State University. p. 23.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Copper sulfate (CuSO4) is cheap, safe to the applicator and effective for controlling fungus on catfish eggs. Several studies were designed to determine the effectiveness and safety of CuSO4 to channel catfish eggs in pursuit of an FDA approval. In an effectiveness study for the FDA, we found that the optimum dose was 10 ppm CuSO4 in a flow-thru trough when treated daily until the eggs became eyed. In a safety study for the FDA, we found that 50 ppm CuSO4 was safe for catfish eggs. In a separate experiment, we found that 100 ppm CuSO4 was also safe and effective.