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Open AccessOA2025
The health management and medication use in trout farms located in Erzurum province and its districts
This study surveyed 41 trout farm managers in Erzurum, Turkey, to assess health management practices, medication use, and disease prevalence. It found that farms use an average of 51.58 kg of medicines, predominantly rely on open circuit systems and pallet feed, and face bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections, with clustering analysis identifying two distinct groups of farms.
Naime Filiz Karadaล; Hakan Duman; K. Karadasยท Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciencesยท 2025ยท DOI 10.12714/egejfas.42.2.07
The core problem
The aquaculture sector is crucial for employment and healthy nutrition. To ensure sustainable growth, it is essential to identify diseases and control methods. This study aims to determine the use of drugs and vaccines in land and dam fish facilities in Erzurum province and its districts, and to provide information on infectious diseases and effective approaches. The research examines facility management practices through questionnaires conducted with 41 farm managers in the region.
Innovation
Data were collected via questionnaires administered to 41 farm managers in Erzurum province and its districts. The survey covered facility management practices, water sources, production systems, feed types, fish species, disease prevalence, and medication and vaccine use. Statistical analyses included clustering analysis to identify groups based on 22 important criteria, with the 'Diana' method determined as the most appropriate clustering approach.
Introduction
The aquaculture sector is crucial for employment and healthy nutrition. To ensure sustainable growth, it is essential to identify diseases and control methods. This study aims to determine the use of drugs and vaccines in land and dam fish facilities in Erzurum province and its districts, and to provide information on infectious diseases and effective approaches. The research examines facility management practices through questionnaires conducted with 41 farm managers in the region.
Why it matters
The findings provide detailed information on drug utilisation patterns and the needs of enterprises in the region. The 'Diana' clustering method revealed distinct groups, offering applicable recommendations for improving facility management strategies. The results contribute to strategic management of enterprises and policy development for regional development. The study highlights the importance of addressing disease challenges and optimizing medication use to enhance sustainability in trout farming.
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