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Nina A Ushakova1, Valery G Pravdin2, Lyubov Z Kravtsova2
1A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119071, Russia.
Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
|August 24, 2021
Summary
Novel feed additives using probiotics, prebiotics, and phytobiotics enhance aquaculture health and productivity. These complex additives, including ProStor and GerbaStor, utilize fermented plant substrates and medicinal herbs for improved hydrobiont well-being.
Area of Science:
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Health
- Microbial Ecology in Aquatic Systems
- Animal Feed Additives Development
Background:
- Aquaculture faces challenges in maintaining hydrobiont health and productivity.
- Innovative feed additives are crucial for sustainable aquaculture.
- Probiotic-based preparations, prebiotics, metabiotics, and phytobiotics offer promising solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore novel probiotic-based immunostimulating preparations for aquaculture.
- To evaluate the potential of anaerobic solid-phase fermentation products as feed additives.
- To analyze the effects of specific additives (ProStor, GerbaStor) on cultivated hydrobionts.
Main Methods:
- Investigated products from anaerobic solid-phase fermentation of plant substrates.
- Assessed the composition and properties of feed additives containing probiotics and medicinal herbs.
- Analyzed the application and targeted action of these additives in aquatic environments.
Main Results:
- Fermented plant substrates form the basis for new probiotic-based aquaculture additives.
- Biologically active feed additives ProStor and GerbaStor demonstrate potential benefits.
- Specific application strategies for aquatic environments were identified.
Conclusions:
- Probiotic-based immunostimulating preparations, prebiotics, metabiotics, and phytobiotics are effective for aquaculture.
- Complex feed additives can significantly improve hydrobiont health and productivity.
- ProStor and GerbaStor show promise for targeted application in aquaculture systems.
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