The occurrence of saprolegniasis in freshwater carp nursery at Ri-bhoi district, Meghalaya was investigated. The farmers encountered a severe outbreak of saprolegniasis in Labeo gonius fingerlings in the month of August after heavy rainfall which drops the temperature suddenly. The fishes were collected, examined, isolated and culture in selective media. The gross observation shows cotton like growth of fungus on abdomen and tails of the fish. After examination of moribund fishes, the farmers are recommended for treatment with 10 ppm common salt and 1 ppm potassium permanganate once daily for three consecutive days for three weeks. The treatment was eco-friendly management with locally easily available and non hazardous to animal and as well as environment. After the treatment the fishes recovered from infection of saprolegniasis.

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