Antibiotics in Aquaculture - Use, Abuse and Alternatives

Authors: J. Romero et al.
 

This paper presents current information about antibiotic use in aquaculture systems, including mechanisms of action and resistance, the role of antibiotics in disease control, the putative negative impact of the use of antimicrobial agents in fish farms, and some alternative strategies that could reduce the use of these chemicals.
 
 

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