Immunomodulators In Aquaculture And Fish Health

Author : Preetham Elumalai,Mehdi Soltani,Sreeja Lakshmi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10
Category : Biological response modifiers
ISBN : 1003361188

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Immunomodulators in Aquaculture and Fish Health by Preetham Elumalai,Mehdi Soltani,Sreeja Lakshmi Pdf

"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"--

Author : Preetham Elumalai,Mehdi Soltani,Sreeja Lakshmi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000964172

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Immunomodulators in Aquaculture and Fish Health by Preetham Elumalai,Mehdi Soltani,Sreeja Lakshmi Pdf

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.

Author : Carl D Webster,Chhorn Lim
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439800041

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Nutrition and Fish Health by Carl D Webster,Chhorn Lim Pdf

Safeguard the success of aquaculture operations without expensive antibiotics! Diseases are a major threat to the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. Because antibiotics have many drawbacks, increasing importance is being placed on understanding the mechanisms that make nutrition a key factor in host defense against pathogens. Nutrition and Fish Health is the first book to provide comprehensive information on nutrition as a means to improve fish health and defend against infection. Nutrition and Fish Health offers state-of-the-art information on diseases affecting cold-water and warm-water fish, as well as marine shrimp. It comprehensively addresses such vital issues as: nutrition and feeding management immuno-stimulants mycotoxins fish immune system mechanisms the use of vaccines nutrition and environmental stress Nutrition and Fish Health is a comprehensive guide to using nutrition to make your aquaculture operation a success. Proper fish nutrition can help you: reduce the risk of disease decrease the risk of environmental contamination associated with the use of antibiotics increase production of good quality product increase profits Generously illustrated with graphs, charts, tables, and photographs, Nutrition and Fish Health is an essential guidebook for aquaculturists, fish producers, extension agents, aquaculture students, disease specialists, and feed formulators.

Author : Benjamin H. Beck,Eric Peatman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124171930

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Mucosal Health in Aquaculture by Benjamin H. Beck,Eric Peatman Pdf

Mucosal Health in Aquaculture is an essential reference on mucosal health for the diverse aquaculture community. Rich in explanatory figures and schematics, the book includes important concepts such as structural and cellular composition of mucosal surfaces in fish and shellfish, known functional roles of molecular and cellular actors during pathogen invasion, impacts of nutrition on the mucosal barriers, impacts of chemical treatments on mucosal surfaces, mucosal vaccines and vaccination strategies, and more. The health of cultured aquaculture species is critical in establishing the sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry worldwide, and mucosal health is of particular interest to those working in aquaculture because mucosal surfaces (skin, gill, intestine, reproductive tissues) constitute the first line of defense against pathogen invasion. Mucosal Health in Aquaculture captures the latest research on mucosal barriers in aquaculture species and their impacts on nutrition and immunity to ensure sustainable aquaculture development. Includes research case studies to exhibit the importance of various integrated approaches to mucosal health Examines the latest scientific methods and technologies to maximize efficiencies for healthy fish production for farming Brings together the latest knowledge and research on mucosal barriers and mechanisms from world-wide experts in mucosal health Utilizes detailed diagrams and figures to enhance comprehension

Author : Edmir Carvalho,Gianmarco S. David,Reinaldo J. Silva
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535104971

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Health and Environment in Aquaculture by Edmir Carvalho,Gianmarco S. David,Reinaldo J. Silva Pdf

Aquaculture has been expanding in a fast rate, and further development should rely on the assimilation of scientific knowledge of diverse areas such as molecular and cellular biology, and ecology. Understanding the relation between farmed species and their pathogens and parasites, and this relation to environment is a great challenge. Scientific community is involved in building a model for aquaculture that does not harm ecosystems and provides a reliable source of healthy seafood. This book features contributions from renowned international authors, presenting high quality scientific chapters addressing key issues for effective health management of cultured aquatic animals. Available for open internet access, this book is an effort to reach the broadest diffusion of knowledge useful for both academic and productive sector.

Author : Preetham Elumalai,Kim Thompson,Sreeja Lakshmi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000879407

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Fish Vaccines by Preetham Elumalai,Kim Thompson,Sreeja Lakshmi Pdf

Key Features: Reviews the status of vaccine use in aquaculture. Describes formulations, strategies and innovations in fish vaccines. Covers aspects like safety concerns, ethical approvals and regulations. Includes topics like societal impact and vaccine reach to fish farmers. Discusses different adjuvants for vaccine efficacy.

Author : Stephen A. Smith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 713 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780429531101

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Fish Diseases and Medicine by Stephen A. Smith Pdf

Fish are critically important to the welfare of this planet and its occupants, the health of both wild and captive fish populations paramount to our survival. This book presents the gross pathology of the most commonly encountered diseases and syndromes of fish in an organ system-based approach. It provides an overview of the di

Author : Kenneth A. Lockridge
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521281706

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Fish Stress and Health in Aquaculture by Kenneth A. Lockridge Pdf

An authoritative 1997 review of the effects of stress on fish in polluted water, research labs and fish farms.

Author : Cheng-Sheng Lee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119005582

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Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health by Cheng-Sheng Lee Pdf

Fish nutrition can be the deciding factor between a robust and healthy farmed fish population and low aquaculture production. In an age where chemicals and antibiotics are under greater scrutiny than ever, a strong understanding of the role of nutrients and feed additives is essential in the aquaculture industry. Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health is a comprehensive review of dietary nutrients, antinutritional factors and toxins, and non-nutrient dietary additives, and their effects on fish performance and immune system function, as well as overall health. The book opens with an overview of fish immune systems and health. Subsequent chapters delve into proteins and amino acids, lipids and fatty acids, carbohydrates, beta glucans, vitamins, minerals, antinutrients, mycotoxins, nucleotides, prebiotics, probiotics, organic acids and their salts, and plant extracts and their impacts on fish health, growth, and development. The text then concludes with a chapter on feeding practices. Authored by leaders in aquaculture, Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health will be an invaluable resource to graduate students, researchers and professionals alike.

Author : John A. Plumb,Larry A. Hanson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470958469

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Health Maintenance and Principal Microbial Diseases of Cultured Fishes by John A. Plumb,Larry A. Hanson Pdf

Health Maintenance and Principal Microbial Diseases of Cultured Fishes, Third Edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the classic text. Building on the wealth of information presented in the previous edition, this new edition offers a major revision of the valuable health maintenance section, with new pathogens added throughout the book. Health Maintenance and Principal Microbial Diseases of Cultured Fishes, Third Edition focuses on maintaining fish health, illustrating how management can reduce the effects of disease. The text is divided into sections on health maintenance, viral diseases, and bacterial diseases, and covers a wide variety of commercially important species, including catfish, salmon, trout, sturgeon, and tilapia. This book is a valuable resource for professionals and students in the areas of aquaculture, aquatic health maintenance, pathobiology, and aquatic farm management.

Author : Galina Jeney
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128045855

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Fish Diseases by Galina Jeney Pdf

Fish Diseases: Prevention and Control Strategies provides essential information on disease prevention and treatment by the most experienced fish culturists in the industry. The book presents both traditional and novel methodologies of identifying and addressing fish disease risk, along with preventative and responsive insights to the challenges impacting fish production today. Both specific (vaccination) and non-specific (immunostimulation) approaches are explored, from maintaining optimal environmental conditions, to understanding how stressors in fish affect their immune system. Includes relevant information on government restrictions on drug usage in aquaculture to address the strict demand for fish products free of pollutants/antibiotics Presents best practices in fish farming to prevent disease and promote good health status and fish disease management Provides the most recent research on fish diseases prevention, the pathogens most studied, and options for methods of treatment

Author : Jorge Galindo-Villegas,Peter Bossier,Felipe E. Reyes-López
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782889748754

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Oral Immune-Enhancing Research in Fish by Jorge Galindo-Villegas,Peter Bossier,Felipe E. Reyes-López Pdf

Author : D. Allen Davis
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128229927

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Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture by D. Allen Davis Pdf

Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture, Second Edition continues to play an important role in the successful production of fish and other seafood for human consumption. This is an excellent resource for understanding the key properties of feeds for aquaculture, advances in feed formulation and manufacturing techniques, and the practicalities of feeding systems and strategies. Many new updates have been integrated to reflect recent advances within the market, including special emphasis on up-and-coming trends and new technologies on monitoring fish feeding patterns, making this book useful for anyone working in R&D in the production of feed, as well as nutritionists, farm owners and technicians, and academics/postgraduate students with a research interest in the area. Includes new research information on using feed to enhance the sensory qualities of fish Presents the latest research in aquafeed and processing Provides the latest information on regulatory issues regarding feed and fish health

Author : Cheng-Sheng Lee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470962886

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Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health by Cheng-Sheng Lee Pdf

Fish nutrition can be the deciding factor between a robust and healthy farmed fish population and low aquaculture production. In an age where chemicals and antibiotics are under greater scrutiny than ever, a strong understanding of the role of nutrients and feed additives is essential in the aquaculture industry. Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health is a comprehensive review of dietary nutrients, antinutritional factors and toxins, and non-nutrient dietary additives, and their effects on fish performance and immune system function, as well as overall health. The book opens with an overview of fish immune systems and health. Subsequent chapters delve into proteins and amino acids, lipids and fatty acids, carbohydrates, beta glucans, vitamins, minerals, antinutrients, mycotoxins, nucleotides, prebiotics, probiotics, organic acids and their salts, and plant extracts and their impacts on fish health, growth, and development. The text then concludes with a chapter on feeding practices. Authored by leaders in aquaculture, Dietary Nutrients, Additives and Fish Health will be an invaluable resource to graduate students, researchers and professionals alike.

Author : Rajesh K. Kesharwani,Raj K. Keservani,Anil K. Sharma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811663796

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Immunomodulators and Human Health by Rajesh K. Kesharwani,Raj K. Keservani,Anil K. Sharma Pdf

This book focuses on a broad range of immunomodulators, including both natural and synthetic ones. It highlights their role in human health. The book discusses nanotechnology-based immunomodulators with special emphasis on different types of formulation to boost the immune system. It highlights the role of immunomodulators against different microbes. This book describes important topics such as Classification and uses of various immunomodulators; Potential role of herbs and spices on immune system; Immune booster activity of prebiotics; Recent advances of nutraceutical and functional foods in Immune health; Antioxidants and immunomodulation; Nanotechnology and immunomodulators in cancer; Immunomodulatory role for the treatment and management of tuberculosis; Immunomodulation in autoimmune disorders; Herbal immunomodulators and COVID-19; Role of Cytokines as Immunomodulators and Immunomodulatory effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals. This book covers various aspects of product innovation, development, and launching of nutritional and pharmaceutical products with reference to immunomodulators. This book is meant for researchers and students in the field of immunology and pharmaceutical sciences.