Potency testing of beta-glucan immunostimulating effect in food for ornamental fish

Authors
Turnau, D Schmidt, H Kurzinger, H Bohm, KH
Citation
D. Turnau et al., Potency testing of beta-glucan immunostimulating effect in food for ornamental fish, B EUR ASS F, 20(4), 2000, pp. 143-147
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
BULLETIN OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS
ISSN journal
01080288 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
143 - 147
Database
ISI
SICI code
0108-0288(2000)20:4<143:PTOBIE>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
The object of the investigation was to test, whether a significant reductio n of mortality might occur in glucan-treated fish compared to controls cons isting of fish fed a glucan-free diet. Five different diets were tested com bined with six pathogen/fish species variations. Mortality was compared to matching controls and the results were statistically analysed. Enhanced res istance to challenge with, A. hydrophila or Ps. fluorescens was found in th e glucan-fed ornamentals.