Multiple-strain probiotics appear to be more effective in improving the growth performance and health status of white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, than single probiotic strains

The growth and apparent digestibility of white shrimp,Litopenaeus vannamei, are increased with the probiotic,Bacillus subtilis

“…Despite the improved growth of shrimp and apparent nutrient digestibility by the probiotic, the carcass composition showed no significant differences in CP, CLs, ash or moisture after shrimp were fed the probiotic in this study. Results of this study were similar to those of Wang et al (), in which L. vannamei fed a probiotic‐containing diet exhibited no significant difference in the body composition, and those of Allameh et al (), in which no significant difference in the carcass compositions of Puntius gonionotus that received multiple probiotics ( Leuconostoc mesenteroides , Enterococcus faecalis and Lactobacillus fermentum ) or a single probiotic was found. Shrimp in the probiotic group exhibited no significant difference in the body composition compared to control shrimp, which indicates that B. subtilis E20 did not affect the nutritional value of the shrimp meat.…”

“…It is known that probiotics can improve animal health and growth performance through by improving the intestinal microbiota balance, feed quality, growth‐promoting factors, and digestive enzyme contributions, and augmenting the immune response (Shiu et al, ; Verschuere, Rombaut, Sorgeloos, & Verstraete, ; Wang et al, ). Some useful bacterial strains, such as Micrococcus , Debaryomyces , Enterococcus , Bacillus , Lactococcus , Photorhodobacterium , Lactobacillus , and Saccharomyces (De et al, ), have been added to diets or water for shrimp in the larval or juvenile stage to increase their health status and/or growth performance (Liu et al, ; Rengpipat, Phianphak, Piyatiratitivorakul, & Menasvetam, ; Wang et al, ). Among these probiotics, Bacillus is widely used in aquaculture because most Bacillus spp.…”

“…Data with an asterisk (*) significantly differ (p < 0.05) between groups (n = 6). enzyme contributions, and augmenting the immune response (Shiu et al, 2015;Verschuere, Rombaut, Sorgeloos, & Verstraete, 2000;Wang et al, 2019). Some useful bacterial strains, such as Micrococcus, Debaryomyces, Enterococcus, Bacillus, Lactococcus, Photorhodobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Saccharomyces (De et al, 2014), have been added to diets or water for shrimp in the larval or juvenile stage to increase their health status and/or growth performance Rengpipat, Phianphak, Piyatiratitivorakul, & Menasvetam, 1998;Wang et al, 2019).…”

“…Several stratagems have been applied to ameliorate problems of shrimp aquaculture, such as the use of genetically resistant stock, and dietary supplements with immunostimulants, such as medicinal plant products, antimicrobial compounds and probiotics (Cheng, Lin, Shiu, Tyan, & Liu, ; Kumar, Roy, Meena, & Sarkar, ; Shiu, Lin, Chi, Yeh, & Liu, ; Yeh et al, ; Zorriehzahra et al, ). Among these, biocontrol with probiotics is considered to be more environmentally friendly, effective and practical for aquaculture farmers to improve the water quality, health status and growth of fish and shrimp (Kumar et al, ; Lin, Shiu, Chiu, Huang, & Liu, ; Wang, Hu, Chiu, & Liu, ). Probiotics are widely regarded as beneficial microorganisms.…”

“…Among these, biocontrol with probiotics is considered to be more environmentally friendly, effective and practical for aquaculture farmers to improve the water quality, health status and growth of fish and shrimp (Kumar et al, 2016;Lin, Shiu, Chiu, Huang, & Liu, 2017;Wang, Hu, Chiu, & Liu, 2019). Probiotics are widely regarded as beneficial microorganisms.…”