Among immunostimulants used in aquaculture, herbal is promising due to their propensities
to improve growth performance, fish immunity, and their antimicrobial properties, as they are …

The use of antibiotics in the aquafeeds to mitigate infectious diseases or to boost growth
performance is commonly practiced. Recently, the prophylactic use of antibiotics and …

The aquaculture industry has dramatically developed during the last two decades. However,
this development has, in some cases, resulted in environmental degradation, emergence of …

A complex and dynamic community of microorganisms, play important roles within the fish
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Of the bacteria colonizing the GI tract, are lactic acid bacteria (LAB) …

China is the largest aquaculture producer in the world. Antibiotics were extensively used to
ensure the development of the intensive aquaculture; however, the use of antibiotics causes …

It is well known that healthy gut microbiota is essential to promote host health and well‐
being. The intestinal microbiota of endothermic animals as well as fish are classified as …

ABSTRACT The Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei is the most important
crustacean species in aquaculture, accounting for 70% of the total shrimp production in the …

The potential conflicts between animal welfare and efficient farming can often be resolved or
at least reduced by showing the financial benefits that improving animal welfare can bring to …

The shellfish aquaculture industry has dramatically developed during the last two decades.
However, this development has, in some cases, resulted in environmental degradation …

Microorganisms are of great importance to aquaculture where they occur naturally, and can
be added artificially, fulfilling different roles. They recycle nutrients, degrade organic matter …