Bacterial
🟠 Severe
Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD)
🦠 Renibacterium salmoninarum
📋 Overview
BKD develops slowly over weeks to months, causing chronic mortality and reduced growth. Vertical transmission from broodstock complicates control. No fully effective vaccine yet.
📊 Key Facts
Causative Agent
Renibacterium salmoninarum
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental