Nowadays, consumers are increasingly concerned about food safety, environmental pollution, and health risks, especially the residue of antibiotics in aquaculture products, which is a major concern. However, simply removing antibiotics from the shrimp and fish diet will lead to reduced feed intake, increased mortality rates, decreased nutrient metabolism, increased environmental pollution, and reduced profits. It is clear that without growth stimulants, the diet of shrimp and fish must be supplemented with appetite-stimulating factors to prevent a decrease in nutrient absorption.
A proposed solution is the combination of effective farming management practices and a balanced diet using essential oils (E.O) and organic acids (O.A). Essential oils in feed and the perfume industry are known as flavoring agents. Organic acids have been widely applied as feed acidifiers for animals in early stages.
Essential Oils in Aquaculture:
Essential oils are highly volatile, natural essential oil products extracted from herbs and spices by distillation. Nowadays, many types of essential oils are produced synthetically. Currently, there are about 2,600 known types of essential oils, some
