Vaccine developed to save fish from deadly parasite

Scientists have shown that fish can be immunized against Ich, the 'white-spot' disease, but growing the parasite in large quantities for immunization use is problematic.Fish can be immunized against Ich, the dreaded "white-spot" disease that is the bane of home aquarists and commercial fish farmers, government scientists have shown. Although the team still has many obstacles to overcome, the study presented Friday at a Boston meeting of the American Chemical Society indicates for the first time that a protective vaccine is within reach.

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