Identification of bacterial infection from Malaysian freshwater lobster Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Abstract

Redclaw crayfish was introduced in Malaysia as developing aquaculture industry since 1980s and began its commercial activity in 2003. It was estimated to produce a total of 12 tonnes yearly from the farming activities in Malaysia. Subsequently, tail blister was identified as a common disease in Redclaw crayfish industry with sporadic outbreak and high capability to infect tonnes of stocks rapidly. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the bacterial agents that caused tail blister in this species.