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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
The efficacy of dietary Garlic (Allium sativum) extract in mitigating bacterial diseases and enhancing growth performance in Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
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Tirthraj Patel, Kapila Manoj, Dhruvgiri Meghnathi, Jagdishkumar patel
Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of a dietary garlic (Allium sativum) extract in managing bacterial diseases and improving growth in
Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).
The rapid growth of L. vannamei aquaculture faces a major threat from
infectious diseases like White Feces Syndrome (WFS), which leads to significant
financial losses. The traditional use of antibiotics has created a serious
problem of antimicrobial resistance, creating an urgent need for safe
alternatives. A disease model was established by observing WFS symptoms in two
earthen ponds (P3 and P4), while two others (P1 and P2) served as uninfected
controls. Initially, shrimp in the infected ponds experienced stunted growth.
When a garlic-supplemented diet was introduced, the treated shrimp showed
significantly accelerated growth, with final average body weights that were
comparable to or even surpassed those of the healthy control groups. The
findings demonstrate that dietary garlic is a successful management strategy
for WFS in cultured L. vannamei. This is attributed to garlic's antimicrobial,
antioxidant, and immunostimulant properties, which improve gut health and
strengthen the shrimp's natural defences. The research validates a promising
and sustainable alternative for disease management, reducing the industry's
reliance on chemical treatments.
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Pages:49-51
How to cite this article:
Tirthraj Patel, Kapila Manoj, Dhruvgiri Meghnathi, Jagdishkumar patel "The efficacy of dietary Garlic (<i>Allium sativum</i>) extract in mitigating bacterial diseases and enhancing growth performance in Pacific White Shrimp (<i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>)". International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 49-51
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