Chinese herbal medicine could be key to tackling globally devastating crustacean virus

Groundbreaking research has revealed that plant extracts used in traditional Chinese medicine could be the secret to managing the globally devastating white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in crustaceans.

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Chinese herbal medicine could be key to tackling globally devastating crustacean virus

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Cleaner-fish health risks highlighted as use in aquaculture rises

Cleaner fish have proved an effective alternative method of sea louse control — but their widespread introduction brings with it a new threat of pathogens and parasites, and available treatments are falling short of requirements.