Efficacy of Erymicin 200 Injections for Reducing and Controlling Vertical Transmission in an Inland Rainbow Trout Brood Stock.

Bacterial Kidney Disease, caused by (), is widespread and can cause significant mortality at most life stages in infected salmonids. is commonly found in inland trout, which can be carriers of the bacterium. Lethal spawns can be used to control vertical transmission to progeny through the culling of eggs from infected parents, but can be costly, time-consuming, and can negatively impact important and rare brood stocks.