Immunomodulators in Aquaculture and Fish Health (PDF)

By Preetham Elumalai, Mehdi Soltani, Sreeja Lakshmi
 
This reference book provides updated information about different immunomodulators for managing fish health and sustainable aquaculture. Immunomodulators are dietary additives that enhance innate defense mechanisms and increase resistance against specific pathogens and diseases. The book covers the different types of immunostimulants, their modes of action, and their efficacies. It also reviews safety concerns, ethical regulations, limitations, and outreach to farmers. It discusses the application of herbal immunomodulators, antioxidants, pre- and pro-biotics, in disease management.
Features:

Reviews the pressing topic of reduction of antibiotic use in aquaculture
Discusses herbal immunomodulators, nutrients, antioxidants and pre- and pro-biotics
Covers the topic of progressive immunomodulation using nanotechnology
Discusses fish health management in the ever-growing aquaculture industry
Includes natural and synthetic immunomodulators

The book is meant for researchers and industry experts in aquaculture, fisheries science, and veterinary medicine.
 
Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2023
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032407387
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032407388