A Review of Drugs used in Aquaculture

By : Petchi Muthu M.

Page No: 87-91

Abstract
Aquaculture industry has become an important source of fish available for human consumption. In order to achieve greater production, severe fish cultivation systems are employed, which can cause greater susceptibility to diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The use of antibiotics may cause development of antibiotic resistance among pathogens infecting cultured animals. The design of pharmacological studies in fish and shellfish is necessary prior to use of drugs in aquaculture. Antimicrobial substances are compounds used in livestock production with the objectives of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and treatment or prevention of diseases. In this paper we will review the drugs that are used in animal health.

Author :
Petchi Muthu M.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi- 601 204, India.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2020.35.1-4.9