Sodium salt medium-chain fatty acids and<i>Bacillus</i>-based probiotic strategies to improve growth and intestinal health of gilthead sea bream (<i>Sparus aurata</i>)

Abstract

MCFA supplementation showed positive effects on GSB growth and intestinal architecture acting mainly in the anterior intestine, where absorption takes place. The probiotic <i>B. amyloliquefaciens</i> CECT 5940 exhibited key effects in the regulation of the immune status inducing anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects which can be potentially advantageous upon infection or exposure to other stressors. The potential effects of these feed additives in GSB are very promising to improve health and disease resistance in aquaculture.