Effect of dietary essential oils of clove basil and ginger on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) following challenge with Streptococcus agalactiae

This study reports the use of natural compounds for prophylactic purposes as an alternative to chemical antibiotics, whose hazardous consequences regarding environmental and health questions have been reported. Streptococcus agalactiae is a highly pathogenic and potentially zoonotic bacteria affecting farmed tilapia. The tested compounds proved to enhance the growth and immune response of fish against S. agalactiae.