ARTICLE 68 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2022 Aquaculture production has risen globally in the past decades, resulting in economic and social growth for those engaged in this activity, contributing significantly to employment generation and the production of high-quality protein intended for human consumption. The growing demand for aquaculture products, as means for high-quality protein, ended up making aquaculture a great business opportunity. However, due to the intensification of the culture activities for improved production, aquaculture has become increasingly reliant on the increasing use of chemical compounds for its development, chiefly to control infectious organisms. Because of the adverse effect of these compounds in the environment, there is a growing need to replace these chemical compounds in aquaculture with natural bioactive compounds to reduce the danger and adverse effects that synthetic chemicals. Propolis is recognized as a promising bioactive compound for aquaculture applications particularly as a feed additive. Propolis is primordial and has been used since ancient times. There is evidence that it was used by ancient Egyptians, Persians, and Romans. Bees emTHE PLAY OF PROPOLIS: A NOVEL COMPONENT IN FISH FEED “The growing demand for aquaculture products, as means for high-quality protein, ended up making aquaculture a great business opportunity. However, aquaculture has become increasingly reliant on the use of chemical compounds to control infectious organisms. Because of the adverse effect of these compounds in the environment, there is a growing need to natural bioactive compounds. Propolis is recognized as a promising bioactive compound for aquaculture applications particularly as a feed additive.” Mahalakshmi Shankar Research Scholar M.F. Sc, Department of Aquaculture, TNJFU-Dr. M.G.R. FCRI, Ponneri, India Kamalii Ahilan Research Scholar M.F. Sc, Department of Aquaculture, TNJFU-Dr. M.G.R. FCRI, Ponneri, India
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