Alternatives to antibiotics for combating the antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
Bhat RAH, Ritesh Shantilal Tandel, Pandey PK
Abstract
Aquaculture is evolving into a highly concentrated industry with much intensive farming.Infectious diseases are becoming more prevalent, resulting in significant economic losses, and their treatment demands the use of antimicrobial agents.However, the use of antimicrobials in aquaculture has resulted in the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes, as well as the presence of residues in aquaculture products and the environment.Also, the use of antibiotics as disease control agents and growth promoters in aquaculture has recently sparked significant concerns in many countries due to the potential risks to human health.As this has become a global concern, alternative therapies for bacterial pathogens in animal production, particularly in aquaculture, are required.This review article aims to present the most recent information on antibiotic use in aquaculture systems.In addition, several new alternative control measures are briefly elaborated in this review.