bacteriophages - Responsible Seafood Advocate

Health & Welfare

Potential of biological agents in reducing Vibrio bacterial loads in rotifers and fish larvae

Study demonstrates the feasibility of reducing the pathogenic Vibrio load in live feed and fish larvae with a non-antibiotic-based approach.

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Innovation & Investment

‘Choices are limited when searching for alternatives to antibiotics’: How one veterinarian is employing bacteriophages to fight Vibriosis in shrimp farming

GOAL 2022: Bacteriophages can overcome antibiotics in aquaculture's fight against Vibriosis in shrimp farming, and Dr. C.R. Subhashini is leading that fight.

Innovation & Investment

Proteon Pharmaceuticals poised to grow its bacteriophage products for aquaculture

Bacteriophage producer nets €21 million to accelerate the commercialization of its products, which aim to reduce antibiotic usage in aquaculture.

Health & Welfare

Potential applications of bacteriophages for AHPND control

Study demonstrates that isolated phages tested are effective in controlling AHPND infection in farmed penaeid shrimp and inhibiting bacterial growth.

Responsibility

Phage therapy provides targeted bacteria treatment

The use of phages is an alternative to antibiotics in the control of pathogenic bacteria. Phage therapy offers low-cost, low-toxicity treatment and quick bactericidal effects.