Probiotics in Aquaculture

Professor Brian Austin BSc, PhD, DSc, FHEA is Professor Emeritus of Microbiology at the University of Stirling. His research interests have centred on the taxonomy and ecology of aquatic bacteria, bacterial fish pathology, and marine biotechnology.  He has researched novel fish disease control strategies including vaccines, probiotics and medical plant products.  He has published over 300 scientific articles and 20 books.Professor S.M. Sharifuzzaman BSc, MRes, PhD is Professor at the University of Chittagong. His research is primarily focused on sustainable development of aquaculture through disease control, better nutrition/ functional feeds and integrated farming systems. He has developed novel probiotics for controlling pathogenic Vibrio infections in cultured fish. His interests also included biology, ecology and diversity of marine organisms. He has published over 60 scientific articles and several book chapters.

“This book is very useful for students conducting research in the field of aquaculture diseases, can be used as a teaching material for lectures and could become a guide for researchers in the field of fisheries. … The book's strength is served by many useful illustrations and providing in-depth explanations so that readers can understand more easily the material presented. The book's uniqueness is seen in the information presented … .” (Brian Austin and S.M. Sharifuzzaman, Fish and Fisheries, Vol. 24 (4), July, 2023)

• Introduction.- Source and Screening of Probiotic Microorganisms.- Application Methods of Probiotics and Options.- Use of Probiotics in Finfish.- Use of Probiotics in Shellfish.- Paraprobiotics in Aquaculture.- Probiotics for Controlling Infectious Diseases.- Probiotics for Biofloc System and Water Quality.- Probiotics as Vaccine Adjuvants.- Modes of Action of Probiotics.- Factors Influencing the Efficacy of Probiotics.- Quality, Safety and Regulatory Issues of Probiotics.- Methods Used for Selecting and Evaluating Probiotics.- Conclusions.