Aquaculture Nutrition: Gut Health, Probiotics and Prebiotics

Aquaculture Nutrition: Gut Health and Probiotics

Edited by Daniel L. Merrifield and Einar Ringø, this book examines the role of gut microbiota in the health, growth, and performance of farmed fish and crustaceans. It explores the science behind probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, explaining how these approaches can influence microbial communities, feed utilization, and animal well-being. Combining fundamental research with practical applications, it provides valuable information for aquaculture nutrition, fish health, and feed development.

Key Features:

• Explores the gut microbiome of farmed fish and crustaceans
• Examines the relationship between gut microbes and host health
• Explains the principles and applications of probiotics
• Covers prebiotics and synbiotics in aquaculture nutrition
• Discusses mechanisms for modifying gut microbial communities
• Reviews evidence on the effectiveness of microbiome-based products
• Examines potential effects on growth and feed utilization
• Explores interactions between microbes and live feeds
• Provides insights relevant to aquaculture feed development and formulation
• Supports researchers, students, fish health professionals, and aquaculture industry specialists