Short-term feed deprivation alters immune status of surface mucosa in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).

Short-term feed deprivation (or fasting) is a common occurrence in aquacultured fish species whether due to season, production strategies, or disease. In channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fasting impacts susceptibility to several bacterial pathogens including Flavobacterium columnare, the causat... View More