ISBN online: 978-80-7701-080-1 | DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-080-1

Manuál pro chovatele: Identifikace kritických míst v chovných systémech a návrhy preventivního a eliminačního charakteru Editoři: Jan Mareš Anna Šindelářová 2026

Jan Mareš (ed.), Anna Šindelářová (ed.)

This text is intended for fish farmers using specialized rearing facilities, with particular focus on recirculating aquaculture systems. The aim of the manual is to provide an overview of preventive measures and principles of good aquaculture practice designed to limit the introduction of pathogens into fish stocks, minimize the spread of diseases, and reduce the risk of economic losses. The content is structured into several sections covering the basic principles of biosecurity, control of farm inputs, separation of hygienic zones, disinfection of equipment and tools, description of risk behaviours, and preventive interventions throughout the production cycle. The final section is devoted to monitoring fish health status, water quality control, maintenance of operational records, and upkeep of technological equipment. The manual serves as a practical and open set of recommendations intended to improve stock health, re! duce fish mortality, and support sustainable aquaculture practices.

Keywords: aquaculture, recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), disease prevention

1. edition, online: 2026, publisher: Mendelova univerzita v Brně