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Research Project: NUTRITION, IMMUNE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT, AND PHYSIOLOGY OF AQUATIC ANIMALS

Location: Aquatic Animal Health Research

Publications

Effect of immunization of channel catfish with inactivated trophonts on serum and cutaneous antibody titers and survival against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(01-Oct-08)
Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin Increases Resistance of Juvenile Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(22-Sep-08)
Best Management Practices for Responsible Aquaculture - (Government Publication)
Boyd, C.E., Lim, C.E., Queiroz, J., Salie, K., De Wet, L., Mcnevin, A. Best Management Practices for Responsible Aquaculture. In: USAID/Aquaculture CRSP.Oregon State University. Corvallis, Oregon. 47 p.
Effect of Dietary Immunostimulants on Immunity and Disease Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. - (Abstract)
(30-Apr-08)
Effects of Varied Dietary Lipid Sources Tested in Tilapia Study - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Davis, D., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effects of Varied Dietary Lipid Sources Tested in Tilapia Study. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 11(3): 68-70.
Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Diets Containing Cottonseed Meal and Supplemental Essential Amino Acid as Substitute for Soybean Meal - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Diets Containing Cottonseed Meal and Supplemental Essential Amino Acid as Substitute for Soybean Meal. In: Proceedings of XIII International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding. June 1-5, 2008. Florianopolis, Brazil. p. 59.
Interaction between dietary levels of victamin C and E on growth and immune responses in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(25-Feb-08)
Growth Response and Resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(10-Dec-07)
Probiotic Feeding Experiments with Juvenile Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia - (Abstract)
Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Probiotic Feeding Experiments with Juvenile Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 842.
DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION OF PUTATIVE VIRULENCE GENES IN Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract)
Zhang, Y., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C. 2007. Differential gene expression of putative virulence genes in flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 34.
Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influences Hematological and Immunological Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(01-Dec-07)
Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets - (Book/Chapter)
Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D., Lee, C.S. 2008. Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets. New York:Haworth Press. 571 p.
Utilization of soybean products in non-salmonid marine fish diets - (Book/Chapter)
Peres, H., Lim, C.E. 2008. Utilization of soybean products in non-salmonid marine fish diets. In: Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D.; and Lee, C.S.; editors. Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets. New York, NY: Haworth Press. p. 281-312.
Use of plant protein sources in crustacean diets - (Book/Chapter)
Venero, J.A., Davis, D., Lim, C.E. 2008. Use of plant protein sources in crustacean diets. In: Lim. C.E., Webster, C.D., and Lee C.S., editors. Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture Diets. New York: NY. Haworth Press. p. 163-203.
Use of meatpacking by-products in fish diets - (Book/Chapter)
Li, M. H., Robinson, E., Lim, C.E. 2008. Use of meatpacking by-products in fish feeds. In: Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D., and Lee, C.S., editors. Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture. New York, NY: Haworth Press. p. 95-116.
Analyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results - (Abstract)
Welker, T.L., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Analyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 508.
Influence of Dietary Levels of Lipid and Vitamin E on Growth and Resistance of Nile Tilapia to Streptococcus iniae Challenge - (Abstract)
(01-Nov-07)
Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health. In: II Symposium on Nutrition and Fish Health, November 14-16, 2007, Botucato, Brazil, pgs. 5-20.
Effect of dietary alpha-tocopherol + ascorbic acid, selenium, and iron on oxidative stress in sub-yearling Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Walbaum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Congleton, J.L. 2008. Effect of dietary alpha-tocopherol + ascorbic acid, selenium, and iron on oxidative stress in sub-yearling Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Walbaum). Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 92: 414-425.
Growth, Immune Response and Resistance (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae Challenge of Nile Tilapia Fed Various Dietary Lipid Sources - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Davis, D., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae Challenge of Nile Tilapia Fed Various Dietary Lipid Sources. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. p.5.
Effect of Dietary Levels of Menhaden Fish Oil and Feeding Duration on Growth Performance, and Proximate and Fatty Acid Composition of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract)
Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of Dietary Levels of Menhaden Fish Oil and Feeding Duration on Growth Performance, and Proximate and Fatty Acid Composition of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Meeting Abstract. 32nd Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, May 16, 2007.
Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia - (Abstract)
Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia. 32nd Fish and Feed Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E. 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia - (Abstract)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. In: 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop, May 16-18, 2007, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. pgs. 27-28.
Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools. Global Aquaculture Advocate May/June page 76, 78.
Growth performance, and proximate and fatty acid composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed for different duration with a commercial diet supplemented with various levels of menhaden fish oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth performance, and proximate and fatty acid composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed for different duration with a commercial diet supplemented with various levels of menhaden fish oil. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(4): 461-474.
Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Vol. 38, No. 2. p. 231-237.
Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico, p. 49.
Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity - (Abstract)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 990.
Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influence Hematology and Immune Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract)
Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Shelby, Richard A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influence Hematology and Immune Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 1024.
Growth performance and resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth performance and resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 536.
IMMUNE RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STRESS AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, FED DIETS CONTAINING COMMERCIAL WHOLE-CELL YEAST OR YEAST SUBCOMPONENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Immune response and resistance to stress and Edwardsiella ictaluri challenge in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing commercial whole-cell yeast or yeast subcomponents. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):24-35.
Influence of Dietary Lipid Sources on the Growth Performance, Immune Response and Resistance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, to Streptoccus iniae Challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Davis, A.D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Influence of Dietary Lipid Sources on the Growth Performance, Immune Response and Resistance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, to Streptoccus iniae Challenge. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. Vol. 19(2) 2007. pgs. 29-49.
GROWTH, IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED GRADED LEVELS OF BOVINE LACTOFERRIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, immune function, and disease and stress resistance of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed graded levels of bovine lactoferrin. Aquaculture.262(2007):156-162.
EFFECT OF SUB-LETHAL HYPOXIA 0N IMMUNE RESPONSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH,ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS,TO ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of sub-lethal hypoxia on immune response and susceptibility of channel catfish,Ictalurus punctatus,to enteric septicemia. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):12-23.
Nonnutrient Components of Fish Diets - (Book/Chapter)
Hughes, S.G., Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D. 2006. Nonnutrient Components of Fish Diets. In: Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition, C. Lim and C.D. Webster, Eds. The Haworth Press, Inc., Binghamton, New York, New York, pp. 503-516.
Feed Formulation and Manufacture - (Book/Chapter)
Li, M., Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D. 2006. Feed Formulation and Manufacture. In: Tilapia, Biology, Culture, and Nutrition, C. Lim and C.D. Webster, Eds. The Haworth Press, Inc., Binghamton, New York, New York, pp. 517-543.
Cottonseed meal in fish diets - (Book/Chapter)
Lim, C.E., Li, M.H., Robinson, E., Aksoy, M. 2008. Cottonseed meal in fish diets. In: Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D., and Lee, C.S., editors. Alternative Protein Sources in Aquaculture. New York, NY: Haworth Press. p. 313-342.
GROWTH RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING DISTILLER'S DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 49.
EFFECT OF DIETARY BOVINE LACTOFERRIN ON DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of dietary bovine lactoferrin on disease and stress resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Symposium of the Comparative Nutrition Society. August 4-9, 2006. Pages 208-212.
EFFECT OF BUFFERED AND UNBUFFERED TRICAINE METHANESULFONATE (MS-222) AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS ON THE STRESS RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of buffered and unbuffered tricaine methanesulfonate (ms-222) at different concentrations on the stress responses of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 19(3)pgs. 1-18.
EFFECTS OF PROBIOTIC BACTERIA AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ON GROWTH AND DISEASE RESISTANCE IN YOUNG CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of probiotic bacteria as dietary supplements on growth and disease resistance in young channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 19(1) pgs. 81-91.
Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition - (Book/Chapter)
Lim, C.E., Webster, C.D. editors. 2006. Tilapia: Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Complete Book. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press. 703 p.
EFFECT OF FEEDING DURATION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE CONTAINING DIETS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SOME OSMOREGULATORY PARAMETERS OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) AFTER TRANSFER TO WATER OF DIFFERENT SALINITIES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Veverica, K. 2006. Effect of feeding duration of sodium chloride containing diets on growth performance and some osmoregulatory parameters of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after transfer to water of different salinities. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 18: 1-17.
EFFECT OF HYPOXIA STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, PLASMA CORTISOL, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Abstract)
Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of hypoxia stress on blood glucose, plasma cortisol, and susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas. NV. p. 166.
INFLUENCE OF DIETARY LEVELS OF FISH OIL AND VITAMIN E ON GROWTH AND RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Li, M.H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Influence of dietary levels of fish oil and vitamin E on growth and resistance of channel catfish to Edwarsiella ictaluri challenge. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas. NV.
FEED DEPRIVATION AFFECTS THE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Review Article)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Feed deprivation affects the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Global Aquaculture Advocate. July/August 2006, 9(4): 86-87.
NUTRITION, IMMUNE RESPONSE AND DISEASE RESISTANCE IN FISH - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Nutrition, immune response and disease resistance in fish. 1st Simposio De Nutricao E Saude De Peixes. Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil. November 7-9, 2005. p. 46-83.
INTERACTION BETWEEN DIETARY LEVELS OF VITAMIN C AND E ON GROWTH AND IMMUNE RESPONSES IN CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract)
Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Li, M.H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Interaction between dietary levels of vitamin C and E on growth and immune responses in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
GOSSYPOL IN AQUACULTURE DIETS - (Abstract)
Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Gossypol in aquaculture diets. Aquafeed Technical Workshop. VICTAM ASIA 2006. Bangkok, Thailand.
EFFECT OF MS-222 CONCENTRATION WITH AND WITHOUT BUFFERING ON THE STRESS RESPONSE OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)
Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Effect of MS-222 concentration with and without buffering on the stress response of channel catfish. Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society. Anchorage, Alaska. p. 403.
AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY AND FISH NUTRITION RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Aquaculture industry and fish nutrition research in the United States. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of World's Chinese Scientists on Nutrition and Feeding of Finfish and Shellfish. p. 54-74.

   

 
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