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 …

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 …

Aquaculture, which constitutes one of the largest food production sectors in the world, is
preferably practiced with natural organic products rather than with synthetic chemicals or …

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 …

The microbiome actually deals with micro‐organisms that are associated with indigenous
body parts and the entire gut system in all animals, including human beings. These …

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate
amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Health benefits have mainly been …

The demand for cultured carp species has grown tremendously during the last decade due
to their high market value. Recently, intensive aquaculture system has been expanding and …

This study aims to present comprehensive notes for the use of probiotics in aquaculture.
Probiotics have been proven to be positive promoters of aquatic animal growth, survival and …

There is a rapidly growing literature, indicating success of probiotics and prebiotics in
immunomodulation, namely the stimulation of innate, cellular and humoral immune …

Indigenous microbiota play a critical role in the lives of their vertebrate hosts. In human and
mouse models it is increasingly clear that innate and adaptive immunity develop in close …