Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture: Alternative and Complementary Treatment Methods
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 774
Special Issue Editor
Interests: diet-microbiota-host interaction; nutrition; aditives; probiotics; antibiotics; health; sustainable aquaculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims at addressing the pressing issue of antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture by exploring alternative and complementary treatment methods. The use of antibiotics in aquaculture has raised concerns about the development and spread of AMR, posing risks to both animal and human health. As editors with expertise in antibiotics and AMR in aquaculture, we recognize the importance of finding sustainable solutions to reduce antibiotic usage while maintaining effective disease management strategies.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to share innovative approaches and methods aimed at mitigating the reliance on antibiotics in aquaculture. We welcome contributions that cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Alternative antimicrobial agents (e.g., probiotics, prebiotics, phage therapy);
- Immunostimulants and vaccination strategies;
- Biosecurity measures and management practices to prevent disease outbreaks;
- Nutritional interventions to enhance immune function and disease resistance;
- Integrated multitrophic aquaculture systems;
- The wide spread of AMR;
- Regulatory frameworks and policy recommendations to promote responsible antibiotic use in aquaculture.
Dr. Jaime Romero
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antibiotics
- antimicrobial resistance
- alternatives
- aquaculture
- probiotics
- phage therapy
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
1. An Alternative Treatment and Microbiota in Rotifers
