Main description:

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.

Contents:

Applications of phage biocontrol in aquatic habitats and on farms
Practical aspects of phage biocontrol testing and applications
Contamination control risks and remediation strategies, along with rapid microbiological detection methods
Phage hunting, propagation and enhancing lytic activity to target the host cell
Relevant phage biocontrol applications and quality control assessment
Alternative applications for phage in wastewater and other water treatment, including control of harmful algal blooms
Use as an environmental biocontrol in healthcare, crowded, sensitive or unsanitary environments
Healthcare applications, obstacles and considerations
Uses in a timed-release format for ingestion or injection