Shrimp defence mechanisms and immunostimulation to enhance sustainability and reduce antibiotic usage

Published by:

FARM-D

Publication date

22/05/1996

Language:

English

Type of Publication:

Studies

Focus Region:

Asia and the Pacific

Focus Topic:

Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses

Source

http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/RLAquatechreportR6426.pdf

Author

Tanguthai, K.

This project set out to research shrimp defence mechanisms and to gain a better understanding of shrimp diseases and the efficacy and effect of immunomodulators.

Keywords: antibiotics, disease control, disease prevention, environmental management, immunostimulants, mariculture, rural communities, sustainable livelihoods