Under intensive culture conditions, fish are subject to increased stress owing to
environmental (water quality and hypoxia) and health conditions (parasites and infectious …

The application of biofloc to fish species has several advantages, including the
enhancement of production by increasing growth performance and survival rate and the …

This study focused on the effects of starch levels on growth performance, intestinal dysbiosis
and health of Micropterus salmoides. Three isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets containing …

The innate immunity of invertebrates serves as a critical trait that provides a valuable
foundation for studying the common biological responses to environmental changes. With …

An experimental trial was conducted to investigate the effects of high dietary starch levels on
growth, hepatic glucose metabolism enzyme, antioxidant capacity and immune responses of …

A current priority in the aquaculture industry is the replacement of fishmeal with alternative
feedstuffs, including plant-based protein ingredients, to ensure its sustainability. However …

Immunity encompasses all mechanisms and responses used by the organism to defend
itself against bacteria, viruses or parasites. Adequate supply and balance of nutrients are …

High-carbohydrate diet could achieve cost-sparing effect in aquafeed, but it may cause
adverse effects on the growth condition or health status of fish. In order to reduce the …

Dietary supplementation of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) at different levels (0, 0.5, 1,
and 2 mg kg− 1 diet) was evaluated to find out the effects on serum and skin immune …

Fish erythrocytes are ellipsoidal nucleated cells of different size (102–800 fl) and life span
(13–500 days). Erythrocyte count depends on fish activity, water temperature and dissolved …