Open AccessUse of Antibiotic Sensitivity Tests in Controlling Diseases of Tank‐Raised Pompano
Author(s) -
Monroe Samel R.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
proceedings of the annual workshop ‐ world mariculture society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.655
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1749-7345
pISSN - 1043-5166
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-7345.1970.tb00021.x
Subject(s) - antibiotics , antibiotic sensitivity , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , genetics
Bacteria were isolated from pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) and cultured in the laboratory. Antibiotics were tested against the cultures to determine which were effective in control. Antibiotics which showed promise were incorporated into pompano feed. Success was obtained in control of the bacterial infection.