Effective herbal therapeutics against the protozoan parasites in aquaculture

Ahmed O Gadallah; Doğukan Kaya; Ahmet Gürler; Ercüment Genç

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Effective herbal therapeutics against the protozoan parasites in aquaculture

Abstract

In industrial aquaculture, producing at high stock densities is inevitable to maximize efficiency and harvest per unit volume. Antibiotics, disinfectants, and other chemicals have become necessary to prevent and control disease outbreaks in intensive fish farming practices. However, the negative impacts of the use of synthetic chemical drugs on environmental health have sparked discussions, making research into alternative treatments inevitable. Medicinal plants offer promising solutions for disease control due to their natural, biodegradable, and antimicrobial properties. The therapeutic properties of plants have been known and safely used in traditional medicine for a long time. The idea that medicinal plants can be utilized in aquaculture as a safer, sustainable, and environmentally friendly practice has begun to be embraced. Although numerous treatment protocols have been developed against metazoan parasites in aquaculture, managing protozoan parasites still poses a significant challenge. A detailed literature review has identified that more than 30 plant species have the potential to control many protozoan pathogens in fish, including Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Cryptocaryon irritans. Studies highlight the effectiveness of plant-derived compounds in combating parasites and promoting growth, supporting immunity, serving as antibacterial agents, and even as anaesthetics. Since research on medicinal plants predominantly targets commercially valuable fish farming, there is a recognized need for expanded studies on their application in shellfish farming. Collaboration among researchers, institutions, and farmers is crucial in increasing awareness of local medicinal plants and promoting their use. The use of plants with medicinal properties in aquaculture represents a promising path for disease control and sustainable production. Adopting these natural alternatives could align with responsible agricultural practices and meet the urgent need to mitigate the environmental impacts of traditional treatments in the aquaculture industry.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Fish Pests and Diseases , Aquaculture

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Ahmed O Gadallah ^*
0000-0003-3751-0840
Türkiye

Doğukan Kaya
0000-0002-8832-5496
Türkiye

Ahmet Gürler
0000-0002-9527-2820
Türkiye

Ercüment Genç
0000-0001-7474-2208
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

June 9, 2024

Publication Date

June 14, 2024

Submission Date

February 7, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 24, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 41 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.41.2.10

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https://izlik.org/JA96UP32CU

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Gadallah, A. O., Kaya, D., Gürler, A., & Genç, E. (2024). Effective herbal therapeutics against the protozoan parasites in aquaculture. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 41(2), 158-165. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.41.2.10