Pivotal Roles of Feed Additives For Fish
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Feeding".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 528
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Feed additives play a crucial role in the nutrition and health of fish in aquaculture. This Topic will overview recent advances in feed additives for fish. This Topic welcomes all articles related to improvements in zootechnical performance, immunity, body composition, intestinal morphology, enzymatic responses, and feed efficiency.
Over the years, feed additives can promote growth health and improve feed efficiency in fish. Some additives have positive effects on the blood and biochemical parameters of fish. This includes adequate hemoglobin levels, plasma proteins, and other indicators of strengthening the fish's immune system, making them more resistant to diseases and infections. Furthermore, food additives, in adequate amounts, can influence the body composition of fish, favoring muscle development and reducing fat deposition. In summary, feed additives play a multifaceted role in aquaculture, contributing to fish's healthy growth and resilience.
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of the MDPI Fishes Journal.
This Special Issue aims to:
Submissions may include original research articles or comprehensive reviews of fish feed additives' pivotal roles. Research articles, reviews, communications, short notes, book reviews, comments, opinion papers, communications, and case reports are all welcome in our journal.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) aquaculture, fisheries, and biology.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Marco Shizuo Owatari
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquaculture
- fish farming
- feed additives
- nutrition
- functional feed
- essential oils
- probiotics
- postbiotics
- organic salts
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