Health & Welfare
Environmental factors affect immune response and resistance in crustaceans
Environmental stresses affect the immune response of shrimp in a dose-dependent way, increasing susceptibility to disease.
Health & Welfare
Organic acids in aquafeeds: A potential substitute for antibiotics
Prophylactic use of antibiotics in animal production is being banned or restricted by many countries. A potential substitute for antibiotic growth promoters in aquafeeds is organic acids, which are the focus of much research and commercial interest.