Tejpal Dahiya Ravi Kant Verma (3 results)

figs, table (illustrator). Contents Preface 1 Introduction to probiotic and prebiotic 2 Probiotic organisms 3 Identification of probiotics 4 Benefits of probiotics 5 Guidelines for probiotic use 6 Selection of probiotics 7 Mode of action 8 Probiotics and immune function 9 Probiotics in aquaculture 10 Probiotics in health 11 Probiotics in veterinary medicine References Glossary Subject index AnnexureIt is true that with the depletion of good flora comes the harmful bacteria and yeast which can monopolize the entire living system As a result the animal body can become very acidic and prone to illness yeast infections digestive disorder and much more Also keep in mind that taking antibiotics actually kills the friendly flora in our system making our body much more susceptible to illness Now a days probiotics are emerging as alternatives for antibiotics and antivirus in the treatment of many diseases as these probiotics are devoid of side effects Probiotics are the friendly flora or bacteria that support the normal colon ecology for digestion absorption elimination and prevention of yeasts bacteria and parasites Simply put they are the soldiers which keep intestines and colon clean and happy They offer an alternative and additional therapy for usual health problems and acts as nutritional support Acting through different mechanisms probiotics help to restore the normal floraIn view of the importance assumed by the probiotics in recent years the authors decided to bring out a complete document in the form of book In this book an attempt has been made to compile and make available to the readers especially UG and PG students information on probiotics history identification their benefits guidelines for selection of probiotics modes of action and their immune function The use of probiotics in aquaculture and veterinary are also highlighted in the book We are sure that this book will serve as a useful tool for the students and researcher in understanding intricacies of probiotics and their effect on health jacket 208 pp.

figs, table (illustrator). Contents Preface 1 Introduction to probiotic and prebiotic 2 Probiotic organisms 3 Identification of probiotics 4 Benefits of probiotics 5 Guidelines for probiotic use 6 Selection of probiotics 7 Mode of action 8 Probiotics and immune function 9 Probiotics in aquaculture 10 Probiotics in health 11 Probiotics in veterinary medicine References Glossary Subject index AnnexureIt is true that with the depletion of good flora comes the harmful bacteria and yeast which can monopolize the entire living system As a result the animal body can become very acidic and prone to illness yeast infections digestive disorder and much more Also keep in mind that taking antibiotics actually kills the friendly flora in our system making our body much more susceptible to illness Now a days probiotics are emerging as alternatives for antibiotics and antivirus in the treatment of many diseases as these probiotics are devoid of side effects Probiotics are the friendly flora or bacteria that support the normal colon ecology for digestion absorption elimination and prevention of yeasts bacteria and parasites Simply put they are the soldiers which keep intestines and colon clean and happy They offer an alternative and additional therapy for usual health problems and acts as nutritional support Acting through different mechanisms probiotics help to restore the normal floraIn view of the importance assumed by the probiotics in recent years the authors decided to bring out a complete document in the form of book In this book an attempt has been made to compile and make available to the readers especially UG and PG students information on probiotics history identification their benefits guidelines for selection of probiotics modes of action and their immune function The use of probiotics in aquaculture and veterinary are also highlighted in the book We are sure that this book will serve as a useful tool for the students and researcher in understanding intricacies of probiotics and their effect on health jacket 208 pp.

Contents Preface About the book About the authors 1 An introduction to fish health management 2 Importance of soil and water in fish health management 3 An introduction to bacterial fish diseases in India 4 Diseases of catfish and their control 5 An introduction to fresh water prawn diseases 6 Prominent catfish diseases 7 Bacterial disease of freshwater fishes 8 Probiotics in aquaculture 9 Fish immunology 10 Status of fish vaccines References Objective type questions Glossary The technology of culturing fish has attracted investors to the aquaculture industry More often however the significant impact of diseases outbreaks is overlooked It is only when occurrence of mortalities retarded growth reduced fecundity or lessoned fish alarmingly reduces profit that the fish farmer become aware of diseases problems Unfortunately the disease may be at an advanced stage by the time diagnosis is attempted Aquaculture production in Asia has grown rapidly Unfortunately a number of infectious disease have emerged as well owing to deteriorating conditions in farms not practicing sound culture management To aid the industry in dealing with its problems in diseases the present book "Fish Diseases and Health Management" is prepared This book provides ten  research articles of reputed researchers in the field of fish health management Articles cover topics of environmental bacterial fungal and viral diseases Beside these the three most important and new topics i Probiotics in aquaculture ii Fish immunology and iii Status of Fish Vaccines are the main attraction of the book The objective of this book is to acquaint the fish farmers and students with the basic knowledge on disease causation and development among cultured fish and the management of major fish diseases This book will be very useful for UG and PG students personals and research libraries because it gives current literature of many aspects of fish health management in one volume" jacket 192 pp.