Nourishing Aquatic Life: A Comprehensive Reviewing of Fish Feed Strategies and Disease Combat in Aquaculture
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: With an increasing focus on creating sustainable methods that satisfy the nutritional requirements of aquatic life while successfully containing disease outbreaks, aquaculture has emerged as a crucial element of global food security. Nourishing Aquatic Life: A Comprehensive Review of Fish Feed Strategies and Disease Combat in Aquaculture explores the delicate balance between disease management and feed optimization, two crucial factors influencing the ecological sustainability and productivity of aquaculture systems. Innovative substitutes, including plant-based proteins, insect meal, and microbial sources, are being assessed alongside conventional fish feed formulations, which rely on fishmeal and fish oil to lessen environmental stresses while preserving high nutritional value. This article also covers how probiotics, prebiotics, and immunostimulants can improve fish immunity and resilience against common diseases, lowering the need for antibiotics and the likelihood of resistance. Additionally, we look at the most recent developments in fish feed formulation using biofloc, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology, emphasizing their implications for better fish health and disease resistance. These innovative strategies offer a hopeful vision for the future of aquaculture, inspiring us to continue our efforts in this field.
Authors: Shahana Ejaz, Kainaat Azam, Mehak Aslam, Muhammad Haroon, Arooj Arooj, Syeda Usama Bukhari, Shahzada Khurram Adrian Shah, Aqeela Qaisar, Muhammad Ali Amir, Mohsin Ali
Language: English
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404221592