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Hyperthermia can boost innate immune system in juvenile fish

Hyperthermia, or heat shock treatment, is an unconventional approach to pathogen control in fish aquaculture that appears to have potential to improve disease resistance in fish like tilapia and barramundi. 

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New paradigm in pathogen control
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Health & Welfare

New paradigm in pathogen control

Research at a hatchery in Mozambique has demonstrated the possibility of developing acquired immunity to white spot syndrome virus within shrimp. The approach involves activating the immune system via a specific manipulation of water parameters during the treatment, intensity level and timing, with the secondary help of immunostimulants.