1
2
3
4
5
DEFINITION :
6
7
8
9
Outbreak / ˈaʊtbreɪk /
When there is a higher number of animals affected by a disease 1 than is expected .
Photo . Fish kill in Western Australia ( Photo courtesy of Mark Canny , DWER WA )
10
1 Disease is defined as dead , unwell and dying aquatic animals irrespective of cause for these guidelines . iv