Fish health and the development of sustainable aquaculture are essential factors for effective fish farming. Within the SPPwelfare project the first studies on the impact of probiotics on the health of Baltic salmon (Salmo salar), growth performance and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) were successfully implemented.
đź“Ť The aim of the study was to assess the impact of probiotics on the growth performance and physiological condition of Baltic salmon. Microbiological samples were analyzed before and after the use of probiotics to assess their possible impact on bacterial populations and AMR.
🔎 First conclusions:
âś” Growth performance has improved – the use of probiotics promoted salmon weight gain and improved the condition factor.
âś” Positive effect on the composition of bacteria in skin mucus – the use of probiotics affected the composition of microbiota and reduced the number of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.
📢 The results of the study provide new knowledge about the potential applications of probiotics in aquaculture, their ability to improve fish health and growth efficiency, as well as reduce the need for antibiotics. These findings contribute to the implementation of more environmentally friendly and sustainable aquaculture practices in both Latvia and Lithuania.
