Administration of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus IMC 501 as a strategy for the control of Vibrio bacteria in the brine shrimp Artemia

• DOI: 10.1111/lam.13518
• Publication Date: 2021-06-05T09:49:13Z
• Authors: C. Ofelio; M. Planas; J. Pintado
• Keywords: Lactobacillus rhamnosus; Brine shrimp

The present study aimed to address the capability of probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus rhamnosus IMC 501® survive in seawater and ability Artemia metanauplii incorporate it, as well analyse potential effect a control agent for potentially pathogenic Vibrionaceae bacteria Artemia. results demonstrate L. up 30 h. They also advocate their be efficiently incorporated into at concentrations 104 CFU per after min suspension solution, thereby promoting 1-log reduction levels 3 These low Vibrio were maintained about transfer clear seawater, sufficient time ingested by aquatic organisms. contribute broaden knowledge on suitability probiotics sustainable alternatives prevention/reduction diseases aquaculture facilities.