Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture: Balancing Health and Sustainability
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics in Animal Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2025) | Viewed by 881
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aquatic microbiology; fish gut microbiota; aquaculture nutrition; interactions of commensal microbiota and viral infection; probiotics in aquaculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture has emerged as a critical global challenge, threatening both aquatic animal health and human food security. Intensive aquaculture practices, driven by the rising demand for seafood, have led to the overuse of antimicrobial agents, accelerating the evolution of resistant pathogens such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Escherichia coli, and multidrug-resistant Aeromonas species. These resistant bacteria and their associated genes can transfer to terrestrial ecosystems via water systems, posing significant risks under the "One Health" framework. Furthermore, climate change and pollution exacerbate AMR dissemination, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable interventions. This Special Issue of Antibiotics seeks to address these challenges by bridging gaps in understanding AMR dynamics, mitigation strategies, and policy frameworks. We invite original research, reviews, and case studies focusing on the following:
- Mechanisms of AMR in aquatic pathogens, including genetic and environmental drivers of resistance gene transfer.
- Surveillance and risk assessment of AMR in aquaculture environments, emphasizing zoonotic and foodborne pathogens.
- Alternative therapies, such as probiotics and immunostimulants, to reduce antibiotic reliance.
- Environmental impacts of antimicrobial residues and resistance genes in aquatic ecosystems.
- Policy and stewardship innovations for antibiotic use regulation and AMR containment.
Prof. Dr. Zhigang Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- aquaculture
- one health approach
- antibiotic stewardship
- probiotics
- zoonotic pathogens
- resistance genes
- sustainable practices
- environmental impact
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