Immunostimulants in fish diets
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Abstract
Various immunostimulants and their methods of application in fish culture are examined in this review. Important variables such as life stage and innate disease resistance of the fish; immunostimulant used, its structure and mode of action; and the fish's environment are discussed. Conflicting results have been published about the efficacy of immunostimulants in fish diets. Some researchers have had positive responses demonstrated as increased fish survival, others have not. Generally, immunostimulants enhance individual components of the non-specific immune response but that does not always translate into increased fish survival. In addition, immunostimulants fed at too high a dose or for too long can be immunosuppressive. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com ].
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Immunostimulants in fish diets |
| Series title | Journal of Applied Aquaculture |
| DOI | 10.1300/J028v09n04_06 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Fisheries Research Center |
| Description | 37 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Applied Aquaculture |
| First page | 53 |
| Last page | 89 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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