With rapid increases in the global shrimp aquaculture sector, a focus on animal health
during production becomes ever more important. Animal productivity is intimately linked to …

The microbiome actually deals with micro‐organisms that are associated with indigenous
body parts and the entire gut system in all animals, including human beings. These …

Crustaceans form the second largest subphylum on Earth, which includes Litopeneaus
vannamei (Pacific whiteleg shrimp), one of the most cultured shrimp worldwide. Despite …

Background Biofloc technology (BFT), a rearing method with little or no water exchange, is
gaining popularity in aquaculture. In the water column, such systems develop …

The importance of the gut microbiome in the management of various physiological activities
including healthy growth and performance of fish and shellfish is now widely considered and …

The microbiome of the host and its surroundings play a vital role in its health and well‐being.
Unlike the terrestrial organisms that maternally acquire its microbiome, the aquatic species …

Increasing evidence suggests that the intestinal microbiota is closely correlated with the
host's health status. Thus, a serious disturbance that disrupts the stability of the intestinal …

The black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is a marine crustacean of economic importance
in the world market. To ensure sustainability of the shrimp industry, production capacity and …

Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND)(formerly, early mortality syndrome) is a
high-mortality-rate shrimp disease prevalent in shrimp farming areas. Although AHPND is …

The intestinal microbiota play important roles in health of their host, contributing to
maintaining the balance and resilience against pathogen. To investigate effects of pathogen …