Bacteriophages: Practical Applications for Nature's Biocontrol

Jassim, Sabah A.A.; Limoges, Richard G.

Bacteriophages: Practical Applications for Nature's Biocontrol' presents the latest information on uses in healthcare settings as well as animal husbandry, management and care of farm animals by using enhanced phages to replace antibiotics for growth promotion in animal feed or to prevent, control and treat disease in animals. The book will provide an overview of the function of phages and what researchers need to know, from phage hunting to laboratory design, management, production and application using different tools and methods. These key aspects will be discussed through a series of dedicated chapters, with topics covering auditing, validation, data analysis, microbial identification, culture media, and contamination control, etc.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-07-21

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319853055

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-54051-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 242