Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcio Moreira, Denise Schrama, Ana Paula Farinha, Marco Cerqueira, Claudia Raposo de Magalhaes, Raquel Carrilho, Pedro Rodrigues
Summary: This review provides insights into the main factors affecting farmed fish pathologies and its diagnoses, with a special emphasis on the use of proteomics technologies. It highlights the importance of understanding pathogenesis processes and fish responses to external factors in fish pathology research, making proteomics a promising tool for disease characterization and control in aquaculture.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Hany F. Ellakany, Ahmed R. Elbestawy, Samar S. Abaza, Amr M. Geneedy, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Heba M. Salem, Ayman H. Abd El-Aziz, Samy Selim, Ahmad O. Babalghith, Synan F. AbuQamar, Khaled A. El-Tarabily
Summary: Aquaculture, or aqua farming, is a method of cultivating various marine organisms under controlled conditions. This review focuses on the use of disinfectants against important pathogens in tilapia farming.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Natalia Martin-Carrillo, Katherine Garcia-Livia, Edgar Baz-Gonzalez, Nestor Abreu-Acosta, Roberto Dorta-Guerra, Basilio Valladares, Pilar Foronda
Summary: This study identified and analyzed five species of Anisakis in commercial fish from the Canary Islands, including two species that are relevant to human health. These findings are important for public health, providing data for safe consumption of fish and helping with diagnosis and future research. The overall prevalence of Anisakis infection in the fish analyzed was 25%.
Review
Engineering, Marine
Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis, Konstantinos Dimitropoulos, Konstantinos Kovas, John A. Theodorou
Summary: The expert system approach is still effective in scientific areas such as fish disease diagnosis where expert knowledge is required. In aquaculture, fish farmers lack the necessary expertise and equipment for accurate diagnosis, leading to the development of expert systems. This paper provides an overview of expert system approaches for fish disease diagnosis and proposes an improved system that can handle various types of fish diseases and provide explanations.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angela G. Garcia, Diana C. Suarez, Jiana Li, Jeanette M. Rotchell
Summary: The study found that microplastics were present in both farmed and natural freshwater fish, with fragments being the predominant type in tissues from both sources. Different types of polymers were observed in farmed versus natural fish, with the edible flesh containing fewer microplastics compared to stomach and gill tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Greta Kresic, Elena Dujmic, Dina Loncaric, Snjezana Zrncic, Nikolina Liovic, Jelka Pleadin
Summary: This study identifies and describes four consumer segments based on their intention to consume farmed fish in Croatia: farmed fish enthusiasts, farmed fish supporters, indifferents, and farmed fish skeptics. The results show that these consumer segments differ in terms of demographic factors, fish consumption habits, and product preferences. These findings can be used to develop marketing strategies that promote farmed fish consumption.
Article
Fisheries
Laura Lopez-Mas, Anna Claret, Machiel J. Reinders, Marija Banovic, Athanasios Krystallis, Luis Guerrero
Summary: The study found that European consumers generally believe wild fish have higher quality, while farmed fish are seen as superior in terms of control, price, and availability. Despite a preference for wild fish, consumers actually consume more farmed fish, indicating that positive perceptions of products do not necessarily drive higher consumption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Renato Mamede, Irina A. Duarte, Isabel Cacador, Patrick Reis-Santos, Rita P. Vasconcelos, Carla Gameiro, Paula Canada, Pedro Re, Susanne E. Tanner, Vanessa F. Fonseca, Bernardo Duarte
Summary: This study compared the elemental fingerprints of gilthead seabream from different aquaculture methods, confirming their origin and assessing the concentrations of regulated elements. The findings demonstrate the reliability of elemental fingerprinting as a tool for tracing fish production methods and supporting seafood authentication.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
James F. Turnbull
Summary: Most farmers are concerned for their animals and want to take good care of them, but improvement in the welfare of farmed fish has been inconsistent across different systems and species. The reasons for this are complex, but human behavioral theory provides a framework and practical guidelines for improving fish care by influencing farmer behavior.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Eleni Nikouli, Alexandra Meziti, Evangelia Smeti, Efthimia Antonopoulou, Eleni Mente, Konstantinos Ar Kormas
Summary: The study investigated the gut microbiota of five fish species farmed in the same aquaculture site in Greece, revealing distinct and species-specific microbiota profiles. This suggests that adult farmed fish in the Mediterranean Sea have microbiota profiles that are shaped independently of their similar environmental conditions.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Susan Jarvis, Maureen A. Ellis, James F. Turnbull, Sonia Rey Planellas, Francoise Wemelsfelder
Summary: There is a growing consensus that fish are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain and suffering, leading to the challenge of assessing the welfare of farmed fish. This study explores the use of Qualitative Behavioral Assessment (QBA) as a potential tool for monitoring the welfare of farmed salmon. The results show promise in using QBA to efficiently assess the welfare of juvenile salmon under farmed conditions.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew Sprague, Tsz Chong Chau, David I. Givens
Summary: Iodine content was assessed in wild and farmed seafood available to UK consumers, with wild fish generally exhibiting higher levels of iodine than farmed fish. The iodine content was mainly influenced by the type and inclusion level of feed ingredients, and the contribution of different seafood types to iodine intake varied.
Article
Fisheries
Timothy Robert Wiese, Marie Haskell, Susan Jarvis, Sonia Rey-Planellas, Jimmy Turnbull
Summary: The intensification of Scottish salmon farming has led to increased demands for monitoring and safeguarding salmon welfare. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted in the Scottish salmon farming industry to understand current welfare concerns and research priorities. A total of 61 individuals from the industry participated.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Filipe Soares, Andreia Raposo, Rodrigo Mendes, Marina Azevedo, Jorge Dias, Ana Nobre, Luis E. C. Conceicao, Tome Silva
Summary: ficoEst is a public web tool used to estimate the body composition of farmed fish. It provides researchers and fish farmers with estimates of protein, lipid, water, ash, phosphorus, and energy content, using different mathematical models. The inclusion of water and ash inputs in the BC3 models significantly improves the accuracy of predicting crude lipid content.
AQUACULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Allison L. Wise, Benjamin R. LaFrentz, Anita M. Kelly, Lester H. Khoo, Tingbi Xu, Mark R. Liles, Timothy J. Bruce
Summary: Catfish production is a major aquaculture industry in the Southern United States, but high mortality rates and economic losses are often caused by bacterial pathogens. Co-infections of multiple bacterial fish pathogens may alter infection dynamics and complicate disease management.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Roberta Tardugno, Teresa Gervasi, Vincenzo Nava, Gaetano Cammilleri, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Nicola Cicero
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional and mineral composition of Diospyros kaki fruits from different regions in Italy, finding high levels of dietary fiber, pectins, and potassium. The total polyphenol content varied greatly, making it suitable for special dietary regimens like hypertension and heart diseases.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Cumbo, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonietta Mascetti, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Innocenzo Ezio Giangrosso, Andrea Pulvirenti, Salvatore Seminara, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
Summary: Marine Pollution Monitoring: Calonectris diomedea breeds on Mediterranean islands, and the stomach oil produced may reflect the composition of prey ingested and contaminants uptake.
Feeding Ecology Study: Through the examination of trace elements concentration, variability in trace metals found in stomach oil of Scopoli's shearwater colony on Linosa Island was revealed.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gaetano Cammilleri, Vittorio Calabrese, Letizia Accordino, Licia Pantano, Aldo Migliazzo, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Vincenzo Parrino, Assunta Brunone, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Emanuela Bacchi, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Pellegrino Francesco Calvacca, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
Summary: This study examined the levels of cadmium, lead, mercury, and total lipids in wild and farmed fish samples from the south Mediterranean. The results showed no significant differences in the levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury between the two groups of fish. However, the farmed fish samples had slightly higher total lipids content. This study also reported the presence of toxic metals in farmed Umbrina cirrosa, with undetectable values of mercury, cadmium, and lead.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luca Nalbone, Felice Panebianco, Gaetano Cammilleri, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Filippo Giarratana
Summary: In this study, the anisakicidal efficacy of R(+) limonene in marinated fishery products was tested by parasitizing fresh anchovy fillets with Anisakis larvae. The results showed that limonene can effectively inactivate the larvae, with only 5% concentration affecting the sensory characteristics of the fillets.
Article
Microbiology
Annamaria Castello, Vincenzina Alio, Sonia Sciortino, Giuseppa Oliveri, Cinzia Cardamone, Gaspare Butera, Antonella Costa
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spread of potentially pathogenic Vibrio spp. in fishery products collected in Sicily and to assess their antibiotic resistance. Bacteriological and molecular methods were applied to 603 seafood samples to detect V. parahaemolyticus, V. cholerae, V. vulnificus, and Vibrio alginolyticus in order to assess their pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance. The results showed a significant contamination of Vibrio spp. in the seafood samples, with some strains exhibiting resistance to commonly used antibiotics.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marcello Brugnoli, Salvatore La China, Federico Lasagni, Flora Valeria Romeo, Andrea Pulvirenti, Maria Gullo
Summary: The study investigated the use of cheese whey and olive mill wastewater as feedstocks to produce bacterial cellulose using acetic acid bacteria strains. The composition of organic acids and phenolic compounds was analyzed, and various techniques were used to study the chemical and morphological changes in bacterial cellulose. Cheese whey was found to be the most efficient feedstock, while bacterial cellulose produced in olive mill wastewater had a more well-defined network and smaller fiber diameter. The study also analyzed the chemical structure of the bacterial cellulose and identified different chemical bonds. The high versatility in yield, morphology, and fiber diameters obtained from cheese whey and olive mill wastewater contribute to the development of customized bioprocesses for bacterial cellulose.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ignazio Brusca, Maria Barrale, Maurizio Zarcone, Santo Fruscione, Rosa Onida, Daniele Domenico De Bella, Davide Alba, Miriam Belluzzo, Carina Gabriela Uasuf, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonella Costa, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Alessandra Savatteri, Emanuele Cannizzaro, Giuseppe Calamusa, Guido Lacca, Carmelo Massimo Maida, Salvatore Pipitone, Alida D'Atria, Marialetizia Palomba, Claudio Costantino, Simonetta Mattiucci, Walter Mazzucco
Summary: We conducted an observational study on the use of an innovative Anisakis allergy diagnostic algorithm in allergic outpatients. The study found that the rising popularity of undercooked or raw seafood containing larvae of the Anisakis parasite has led to public health concerns. The findings may contribute to the development of updated clinical guidelines.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Francesco Bigi, Enrico Maurizzi, Hossein Haghighi, Heinz Wilhelm Siesler, Fabio Licciardello, Andrea Pulvirenti
Article
Food Science & Technology
Francesco Bigi, Enrico Maurizzi, Hossein Haghighi, Heinz Wilhelm Siesler, Fabio Licciardello, Andrea Pulvirenti
Summary: Currently, a significant amount of food, approximately 30-50%, is wasted from post-harvesting to consumer usage. This research focuses on extracting cellulose from leftover orange peel and converting it into cellulose nanocrystals for functionalizing biobased packaging materials. The addition of cellulose nanocrystals improved the films' mechanical and barrier properties, while the inclusion of lauroyl arginate ethyl enhanced their flexibility and biocidal efficacy against bacterial pathogens.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Giovanna Iosca, Joanna Ivy Irorita Fugaban, Sueleyman oezmerih, Anders Peter Waetjen, Rolf Sommer Kaas, Quoc Ha, Radhakrishna Shetty, Andrea Pulvirenti, Luciana De Vero, Claus Heiner Bang-Berthelsen
Summary: In this study, a wide range of lactic acid bacteria strains were tested for their inhibitory effects against ropy bread spoilage bacteria. The best candidates were selected through high-throughput and ex vivo screening assays, and their antimicrobial activity and bacteriocin production were further investigated. Moreover, their technological and safety features were evaluated for their potential use as biocontrol agents in clean-label bakery products. The most effective strains were identified as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Pediococcus pentosaceus, and Leuconostoc citreum, and genomic analysis revealed the presence of bacteriocin operons in some strains.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Gaetano Cammilleri, Stefano D'Amelio, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Antonella Costa, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Annamaria Castello, Emanuela Bacchi, Elisa Goffredo, Maria Emanuela Mancini, Serena Cavallero
Summary: Four dead Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis specimens from Southern Italy coasts were examined for the presence of Contracaecum sp. A total of 181 Contracaecum specimens, including larvae and adults, were found in the examined specimens. Contracaecum rudolphii A and B were detected, with a co-infestation of both in one of the specimens from Leporano Bay. This study provides the first report of Contracaecum sp. presence in P. carbo sinensis from Southern Italy.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Annamaria Castello, Chiara Piraino, Gaspare Butera, Vincenzina Alio, Cinzia Cardamone, Giuseppa Oliveri, Giuseppe Cascone, Cosimo Ciravolo, Antonella Costa
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from poultry meat for human consumption. The results showed that 40 Salmonella strains were isolated, with Salmonella Infantis being predominant. 80% of the isolated strains were MDR and identified as S. Infantis. This study confirmed the circulation of MDR Salmonella isolated from poultry meat and highlighted the predominance of the S. Infantis serovar.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Annamaria Castello, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Clelia Ferraro, Licia Pantano, Antonella Costa, Gaspare Butera, Giuseppa Oliveri, Maria Laura Rizzuto, Rosa Alduina, Cinzia Cardamone
Summary: This preliminary study aimed to detect biological and chemical contaminants in vegetables sold in Sicily for human consumption, assess the spread of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) strains in these foods, and characterize their antimicrobial-resistance genes. A total of 29 fresh and ready-to-eat samples were analyzed. Microbiological analyses were performed for the detection of Salmonella spp. and the enumeration of Enterococci, Enterobacteriaceae, and Escherichia coli. Antimicrobial resistance was assessed by the Kirby-Bauer method, according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. Pesticides were detected by high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. No samples were contaminated by Salmonella spp., E. coli was detected in 1 sample of fresh lettuce at a low bacterial count (2 log cfu/g). 17.24% of vegetables were contaminated by Enterococci and 65.5% by Enterobacteriaceae (bacterial counts between 1.56 log cfu/g and 5.93 log cfu/g and between 1.6 log cfu/g and 5.48 log cfu/g respectively). From 86.2% of vegetables, 53 AMR strains were isolated, and 10/53 isolates were multidrug resistant. Molecular analysis showed that the blaTEM gene was detected in 12/38 beta-lactam-resistant/intermediate-resistant isolates. Genes conferring tetracycline resistance (tetA, tetB, tetC, tetD, tetW) were detected in 7/10 isolates. The qnrS gene was detected in 1/5 quinolone-resistant isolates, the sulI gene was detected in 1/4 sulfonamide-resistant/intermediate-resistant isolates and the sulIII gene was never detected. Pesticides were detected in 27.3% of samples, all of which were leafy vegetables. Despite the satisfactory hygienic status of samples, the high percentage of AMR bacteria detected stresses the need for an effective monitoring of these foods as well as adequate strategies to counteract the spread of AMR bacteria along the agricultural chain. Also, the chemical contamination of vegetables should not be underestimated, especially considering that leafy vegetables are commonly consumed raw and that no official guidelines about maximum residue limits of pesticides in ready-to-eat vegetables are available.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
