Immunomodulators in Aquaculture and Fish Health

By: Preetham Elumalai and Mehdi Soltani and Sreeja Lakshmi

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000964172
Related ISBNs:: 9781003361183, 9781032420905, 9781032407388
Publisher:: CRC Press
Date of Addition:: 10/31/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Preetham Elumalai, Mehdi Soltani and Sreeja Lakshmi
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Technology, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Preetham Elumalai
Edited by:: Mehdi Soltani
Edited by:: Sreeja Lakshmi