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AssigneeKemin Industries, Inc.
InventorsHarikumar SAMPATH, Mukkalil RAJALEKSHMI
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The present invention relates methods for administering compositions comprising thymoquinone in an amount effective to inactivate the EHP spores and reduce the EHP infection rate, where the thymoquinone may be derived from Monarda didyma, Monarda fistulosa, or Nigella sativa. The present invention further relates to methods for controlling the proliferation of EHP in aquaculture, specifically controlling the spread of EHP infection in shrimp populations. Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods for directly inactivating EHP spores to control the intracellular proliferation of EHP by administering compositions containing thymoquinone, for instance compositions containing N. sativa seed oil to shrimp. Another aspect of the present invention relates to compositions containing N. sativa seed extract alone, or in oil, in at least one embodiment in combination with monarda oil, oregano oil, clove oil and cinnamic aldehyde, to control and inhibit the spread of EHP infection and its associated diseases.
A method for controlling the spread of EHP infection and associated diseases in shrimp comprising administering to the shrimp a composition containing thymoquinone in an amount effective to reduce the EHP infection rate.
A method for inactivation of EHP spores comprising administering to the shrimp a composition containing Nigella sativa seed extract/oil and one or more essential oils/extracts in an amount effective to inactivate the EHP spores and reduce the EHP infection rate.
A feed additive composition comprising thymoquinone in an amount effective to inactivate the EHP spores and reduce the EHP infection rate.
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