Probiotics – An alternative treatment for bacterial coldwater disease

Probiotics are generally defined as bacteria that promote the health of other organisms. Carolyn Gunn, DVM, Assistant State Fish Pathologist at Colorado Division of Wildlife, looks at probiotics as an alternative treatment for bacterial coldwater disease. Specifically, probiotics are live microorganisms, which when consumed in adequate amounts provide a health benefit for the host.

Probiotics have been used to promote the health of humans and terrestrial livestock for a considerable period of time. Probiotics are available in foods and dietary supplements. Yogurt, fermented and unfermented milk, miso, and soy beverages are examples of foods that contain probiotics. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publisher