Current Situation of the Use of Antibiotics in Tilapia Farming in Mexico

Currently, tilapia is the second most important farmed species in the world (after carp), with a production of more than 6 million tons annually. In Mexico, it has increased significantly in the last 12 years, causing strong pressure on some culture systems (e.g. some reservoirs or reservoirs) for the establishment of floating cages. Poor site selection and inadequate management of the organisms (high densities, poor nutrition, excessive management) can cause bacterial problems, which are controlled or tried to control with antimicrobials. Unfortunately, what we see in the field are some inefficient aquaculture management practices. In this talk, we share the experiences of several years with tilapia producers in Mexico and the main problems they face in their cultivation, as well as some strategies to mitigate these problems.