Comparative effects of dietary micro- and nano-scale chitosan on the growth performance, non-specific immunity, and resistance of silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix against Staphylococcus aureus infection
Naima Younus, Amina Zuberi, Tariq Mahmoood, Wasim Akram, Muhammad Ahmad
Topics & Concepts
HypophthalmichthysSilver carpFeed conversion ratioFeed additiveFood scienceBiologyAnimal scienceProtein efficiency ratioChitosanImmunostimulantWeight gainImmune systemBiotechnologyFisheryImmunologyFish <Actinopterygii>BiochemistryBody weightEndocrinologyBroilerAquaculture disease management and microbiotaAquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAquatic life and conservation