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Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV)

Source for Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV): The Hindu
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Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV)
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  1. News in Brief
  2. Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV)
  3. About Tilapia

Why in the News?

The occurrence of tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) affecting farm-bred tilapia, a freshwater fish species, and causing a huge mortality rate has been reported for the first time in India at ponds in Walajah in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.

News in Brief


  • Fish samples were collected from 10 ponds on the farm.
  • Samples from eight ponds showed TiPV-positive by PCR.
  • While screening the fish for viral pathogens in the months of February and March 2023, the research team reported the occurrence of Tilapia parvovirus.
  • Research finding has been validated by ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar and Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Cochin.
  • Research should be initiated to develop a vaccine against TiPV to help fish farmers prevent the loss due to TiPV.
  • Action must be taken immediately to prevent its spread to other regions of India.
Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV)

  • A DNA virus causes mortality ranging from 30 to 50% in the farm and 100% in the laboratory.
  • It was first reported in China in 2019 and Thailand in 2021.
  • India is the third country to report the occurrence of TiPV.
  • This virus was localized in the gills, heart, brain, liver, pancreas, spleen, intestine, kidney, eyes, and muscles of tilapia.
About Tilapia

  • Mozambique tilapia
    • Mozambique tilapia was introduced to Indian freshwater bodies in the 1950s
    • It is called Jilabi in Tamil.
    • Tilapia is capable of surviving in low oxygen levels in water.
    • The fish has turned invasive across the country.
  • Nile tilapia
    • It was introduced in the 1970s.
    • It is a little bigger.
    • It is cultured on a large scale and available in the market for ₹100 to ₹150 per kg.
Tilapia Farming in India
  • Tilapia farming is being carried out in different parts of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
  • It is sold in domestic markets as whole fish.
  • In 2022, tilapia production was estimated at about 70,000 tonnes, of which 30,000 tonnes come from aquaculture.

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