* By Stephen Newman, Ph.D. This technical analysis by Dr. Stephen Newman evaluates the strategic role of microbial amendments in global aquaculture. By distinguishing between environmental bioremediation and “true” probiotics, the study highlights the superior efficacy of spore-based Bacillus species. It provides a science-based framework for monitoring product performance, emphasizing […]
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* By Stephen Newman, Ph.D. The term “probiotic” is applied to bacteria for a wide range of purposes, typically without adequate consideration of what rigorous scientific studies actually demonstrate about the specific effects and benefits of those microbes. I am of the opinion that purported mechanisms of action for this commonly […]
* By Aquaintech Inc. PRO4000X, a tableted blend of proprietary strains of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis, is fast approaching 1 million kg in sales. For many years, Aquaintech Inc. was the only company selling tableted Bacillus spores for use in aquaculture. Today we have been copied by dozens of […]
*By Nayan Chouhan and Bhavesh Choudhary Incorporating probiotics into aquaculture methods that require careful attention and strategic planning. Although probiotics in aquaculture have gained popularity, there is still a major knowledge vacuum about their broad applicability, efficacy, and potential environmental advantages. Introduction In the ever-changing aquaculture ecosystem, sustaining the health […]
By Arya Singh, Nayan Chouhan, Vivek Chauhan and Bhavesh Choudhary Probiotics have emerged as a promising tool in this endeavor, offering a natural and sustainable approach to enhance growth, boost immunity, and mitigate disease. However, integrating probiotics into aquaculture practices comes with its own set of challenges and considerations that […]
*By Nayan Chouhan, Bhavesh Choudhary and Arya Singh Ensuring the well-being and efficiency of aquatic species is of utmost importance in the constantly changing field of aquaculture. In modern aquaculture, the prevailing method consists of incorporating probiotics into the diet. Introduction Ensuring the well-being and efficiency of aquatic species is […]
By Nayan Chouhan and Bhavesh Choudhary The application of probiotics in aquaculture not only holds the potential to reduce disease occurrence but also offers several other benefits. Probiotics can help maintain a balanced microbial community in aquaculture ponds or tanks, promoting better water quality and nutrient recycling. Moreover, they may […]
Probiotics have been commonly practiced in commercial shrimp farms to increase pond production. However, these possibilities were based on the results of in vitro studies or laboratory in vivo trials. Here are the results of research that traced the composition and abundance of commercial probiotic species applied to commercial shrimp […]
The vibrios carrying the PirA and PirB toxin genes cause acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) in cultivated shrimp, significantly affecting the yield. The use of probiotic strains is a promising strategy to prevent vibriosis in shrimp cultures. Here we presented results indicating that the preventive use of probiotic strains with […]
Common problems in aquaculture occur by naturally present opportunistic bacteria that may become pathogenic when the host immune system is weakened by environmental stress. The selective establishment of beneficial microbiota in the gut is crucial for the stable production of healthy fish larvae. The microbial colonization of the fish gut […]