Animal plasma supplement for aquaculture

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of improving the survivability of aquatic animals exposed to disease. The invention includes the administration of a plasma product to the animal through the animal's feed. In a preferred embodiment, the supplement comprises up to 15 % by weight of the feed and may be administered in granulated or powdered form. The product is effective in decreasing the rate of mortality in aquatic animals following viral inoculation.