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Recent advances in probiotic applications for aquaculture health management
Bharathi A
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 200-203
Received on: 08/05/2026
Revised on: 22/05/2026
Accepted on: 27/06/2026
Published on: 01/07/2026
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Bharathi A( 2026).
Recent advances in probiotic applications for aquaculture health management
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 4), 200-203.
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Abstract
Probiotics have emerged as an important and sustainable alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture because they improve the health and productivity of cultured aquatic animals. Beneficial bacteria such as Bacillus, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, and Enterococcus enhance growth performance by improving gut health, feed utilization, and nutrient digestion. In addition, probiotics promote gut microbial balance, stimulate innate immune responses, increase disease resistance against pathogenic Vibrio species, and improve water quality by reducing toxic metabolites. Recent advances in synbiotics, genomics, encapsulation technologies, and precision aquaculture have further expanded the applications of probiotics in shrimp farming. Although challenges remain regarding strain selection, stability, and field performance, probiotics provide an environmentally friendly strategy to improve aquaculture productivity while reducing dependence on antibiotics.
Keywords
Probiotics, Aquaculture, Penaeus vannamei, Growth performance, Immune response.
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