Aquaculture America 2021

August 11 - 14, 2021

San Antonio, Texas

DEVELOPING A CLINICAL DATABASE FOR FISH DISEASE PROFESSIONALS

Tyler J. McKay* , Tifani R. Watson, Ashmita Poudel, and Robert M. Durborow
Aquaculture Research Center
 Kentucky State University
 Frankfort, KY, 40601
 Tyler.mckay@kysu.edu
 

The objective of this project is to develop a clinical database for fish diseases that will allow fish professionals and veterinarians to track, record, and visualize fish disease outbreaks on their desktop or mobile device . The  database and associated mobile responsive site will be designed by APAX Software located in Lexington, Kentucky. It will be programmed to track treatment methods, record if fish farmers applied the recommended treatment, and  determine  if the treatment was successful. Data will be collected from  diagnostic laboratory cases in Kentucky  and surrounding states  and  from surveys . The preliminary data have been collected from Kentucky State University's Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, which include photographs and video footage compiled over the past 31 years of the laboratory's operation and will be linked to Oregon State University's educational website for fish diseases,  www.fishpathogens.net .  The presentation will introduce a general outline of the project and the planned capabilities of the clinical database. S upplemental material in the database will be accessible to the public and used as an educational tool designed to inform fish farmers of possible fish diseases.  The long-term goal is to  create a database that incorporates disease cases from other professionals, in the United States and other countries, to assist in diagnosing causes of diseases, and to visualize and interpret outbreak trends and treatment efficacy.