The farming of aquatic animals including fish and shellfish remains a repaid growth
industry to meet the global demand of sea food. The use of herbal medicine to
control disease becomes an alternative to develop an effective and sustainable
aquaculture. The course contents cover major traditional herbal medicines used on
aquatic animals mainly fish and shrimp. The herbal preparation, delivery, immune
modulation effects and enhancement of disease resistance are discussed. Analysis of
functional ingredients and mechanisms also are included. In addition, current
literature reviews on the use of herbal medicines on fish and shrimp are introduced.
- Teacher: 鄭達智 Cheng Ta-Chih