The Effects of Feed on the Growth Immunity and Metabolism of Fishes

Dear Colleagues,

A close relationship exists between food and health, not only for humans but for all animals. Naturally, feed has a strong influence on the condition of a fish. First of all, feeding is essential for individual growth. However, the amount of feed that is fed does not necessarily correlate positively with growth. Nutrients and various compounds in the feed or forage strongly influence the immune system via the intestinal tract of the fish. Moreover, feed also influences the maturation of the fish. Fish maturation can also be controlled by the amount of feed and the nutrients in the feed. These phenomena indicate that forages do not merely serve as a source of nutrients and energy, they also act on the physiology of the individual fish, exerting a variety of effects. This Special Issue will focus not only on the feed from a nutritional perspective but also on the physiological effects of various nutrients and compounds in feeds on the growth, immunity, and metabolism of fish. We invite basic research articles, as well as applied studies based on the findings of basic research.

Prof. Dr. Takeshi Miura
Prof. Dr. Chiemi Miura
Guest Editors

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• feeding
• physiology
• endocrinology
• reproduction
• immunology
• aquaculture
• immunostimulants