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Nature of the disease
- 1.1 Aetiology
- 1.2 Susceptible species
- 1.3 World distribution and occurrence in Australia
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1.4 Diagnostic criteria
- 1.4.1 Clinical signs
- 1.4.2 Pathology
- 1.4.3 Laboratory tests
- 1.4.4 Differential diagnosis
- 1.5 Resistance and immunity
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1.6 Epidemiology
- 1.6.1 Sources of Aphanomyces astaci
- 1.6.2 Reservoirs
- 1.6.3 Predisposing factors
- 1.6.4 Modes of transmission
- 1.7 Manner and likelihood of introduction to Australia
- Principles of control and eradication
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2.1 Introduction
- 2.1.1 International experience
- 2.1.2 Australian crayfish production systems
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2.2 Methods to prevent spread and eliminate pathogens
- 2.2.1 Quarantine and movement controls
- 2.2.2 Tracing
- 2.2.3 Surveillance
- 2.2.4 Destruction of crayfish
- 2.2.5 Treatment of crayfish products and byproducts
- 2.2.6 Disposal of crayfish
- 2.2.7 Decontamination
- 2.2.8 Vector control
- 2.2.9 Sentinel animals and restocking
- 2.2.10 Public awareness
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2.3 Feasibility of specific options for control in Australia
- 2.3.1 Eradication
- 2.3.2 Containment, control and zoning
- 2.3.3 Emergency harvesting
- 2.3.4 Trade, industry and environmental considerations
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2.1 Introduction
- Policy and rationale
- 3.1 Overall policy
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3.2 Overview of response options
- 3.2.1 Option 1 — Eradication
- 3.2.2 Option 2 — Containment, control and zoning
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3.3 Strategies for control and eradication
- 3.3.1 Epidemiological investigations
- 3.3.2 Quarantine and movement controls
- 3.3.3 Zoning
- 3.3.4 Destruction of clinically diseased crayfish
- 3.3.5 Treatment of crayfish products and byproducts
- 3.3.6 Disposal
- 3.3.7 Decontamination
- 3.3.8 Surveillance
- 3.3.9 Tracing
- 3.3.10 Sentinel and restocking measures
- 3.4 Social and economic effects
- 3.5 Criteria for proof of freedom
- 3.6 Funding and compensation
- Appendix 1
- Appendix 2
- Appendix 3
- Appendix 4
- Glossary
- Abbreviations
- References
Last reviewed:
21 Oct 2009
21 Oct 2009
