Bacteria in fish feed deliver DNA vaccine

There is a fear that the continuing expansion of the fish farming sector may be slowed by viral diseases. An EU-funded initiative has developed a fast and cost-effective approach that will allow using bacteria in feed to deliver vaccines.

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food-producing sector worldwide, increasing at an average annual rate of 6.3 %. However, despite this growth, outbreaks of viral diseases continue to be a significant limiting factor. It is vital to control these viruses if the development of the aquaculture sector is to be sustained.

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