Usage pattern of chemicals, biologicals and veterinary medicinal products in Indian aquaculture
The use of chemicals, biologicals and veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) helps in healthy and sustainable fish production. Information on the use of these products is essential for assessing farming practices, potential human health and environmental risks. A questionnaire-based nationwide surv...
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| Language: | en |
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John wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
2025
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| Online Access: | http://umt-ir.umt.edu.my:8080/handle/123456789/21746 |
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| Summary: | The use of chemicals, biologicals and veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) helps in
healthy and sustainable fish production. Information on the use of these products is
essential for assessing farming practices, potential human health and environmental
risks. A questionnaire-based nationwide survey covering aquaculture farms
(n = 2936) producing carps, tilapia, pangasius and rainbow trout in freshwater and
shrimp in brackishwater estimated the use of 52 different types of inputs which
included disinfectants (597 g t 1), probiotics (2.28 kg t 1), environmental modifiers
(22.82 kg t 1), nutritional supplements (1.96 kg t 1), natural anti-infective agents
(293 g t 1), herbicide and piscicides (844 g t 1), antibiotics (2 mg PCU 1), antifungal
(4 mg PCU 1), and antiparasitic (14 mg PCU 1) agents. The bulk of these inputs was
used for soil and water quality improvement and had low environmental and human
safety concerns. The multivariate analysis revealed significant variation in the frequency
and quantity of compounds use among farm groups. Redundancy analysis
revealed a significant association between the number of products used and stocking
density. The survey also showed a considerable influence of education and
farming experience on the usage pattern of aquaculture inputs. Results of the study
indicated greater reliance of farmers on the use of disinfectants for biosecurity,
nutritional supplements for enhanced growth and environmental modifiers for
maintaining soil and water quality in culture systems. Though there was no use of
restricted antibiotics and antiparasitic agents, the development and implementation of standard regulatory guidelines are essential for safe and effective use of inputs
for sustainable aquaculture. |
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