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Table 4 Distribution of the Fish farms and fish samples collected

From: Molecular characterization and antibiotics resistance of Aeromonas species isolated from farmed African catfish Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822

Culture facility

Number of Fish farms

Farm management style

Average number of fish sample/ Farm

Diseased Fish

Apparently healthy fish

Total number of fish sampled

Average weight (g)

Average total length (cm)

Concrete Ponds

9

Intensive System

22–24

146

67

213

150-1200 g

20–40 cm

Earthen Pond

9

Semi intensive System

22–24

148

66

214

200-1300 g

25-46 cm

Plastic Tanks

9

Intensive System

22–24

146

67

213

50-1000 g

10-35 cm