Partial or total replacement of fish meal by local agricultural by-products in diets of juvenile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): growth performance, feed efficiency and digestibility

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of fermented maize-meal infusion on feed quality, growth performance and immune status of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria, between March 2017 and July 2017. Methodology: A total of 120 African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fingerlings (mean initial weight 7.43±0.24 grams) were randomly distributed into 2 groups of 3 replicates each. Each replicate contained 20 fish. Fermented feed (FF) produced using fermented maize-meal (ogi) infusion for 72 h was fed 5% body weight to a group of 60 fish (in 3 replicates) for 10 weeks, compared to fish fed control pellet containing similar ingredients but was non-fermented (NF). Proximate composition of feeds and whole fish, feed efficiency and growth performance, biochemical and antioxidant parameters in African catfish, Clarias gariepinus were evaluated. Results: The results of proximate composition of FF and NF diets were not significantly (P>0.05) different in crude protein, crude fibre, carbohydrate and moisture contents. However, fat (lipid) was significantly lower in FF diet, while the level of ash was significantly (P<0.05) higher in FF than in the NF control. Proximate composition of whole fish fed NF and FF diets are significantly similar for crude protein, crude fibre, fat and carbohydrate contents. However, ash and moisture contents were significantly higher in fish fed NF than FF. The results for feed efficiency and growth performance of African catfish fed experimental diets indicated similar feed acceptance and intake and consequently similar growth performance. The hematological indices; packed cell volume (PCV), white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC) and haemoglobin (Hb) were observed to be significantly higher in fish fed the FF diet. The activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) was significantly elevated in serum of fish administered the non-fermented diet while alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) indicated elevated activities in fish fed fermented diet. The chloride and potassium ions and cholesterol indicated significantly higher concentration in the serum of fish fed fermented diet. Conversely, the inorganic phosphate, calcium, total protein and triglycerides were significantly higher in the serum of fish fed the non-fermented diet. Contrastingly, the concentration of sodium ion and creatinine did not differ significantly between the fish fed the experimental diets. The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) were significantly elevated in the serum of fish fed FF diet. Conclusion: Fermented diet with probiotics from maize-meal infusion improved biochemical and antioxidant parameters of Clarias gariepinus without impairing fish performance.

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IMPACTS OF FISH MEAL REPLACEMENT WITH FERMENTED ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS IN AFRICAN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS) DIETS ON GROWTH, BODY COMPOSITION, AND FISH QUALITY

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal ◽

10.21608/avmj.2020.166373 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 (164) ◽

pp. 24-31

Author(s):

AZZA EL-DEMERDASH EL-DEMERDASH ◽

EMAN EL-SAYED ◽

AMINA ELAMIN ◽

MOHAMED YUSUF

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Fish Meal ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

African Catfish ◽

Meal Replacement ◽

Fish Quality ◽

Fish Meal Replacement ◽

By Products

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Effect of replacing fish meal by sweet lupin meal on growth performance of African catfish fingerlings, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Ethiopian Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.4314/ejst.v12i1.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Alayu Yalew ◽

Abebe Getahun ◽

Eshete Dejen

Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Fish Meal ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

African Catfish

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GROWTH PERFORMANCE, NUTRIENT UTILIZATION, SURVIVAL AND BODY INDICES OF AFRICAN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS, BURCHELL 1822) REARED ON MAGGOT MEAL BASED DIET

FUDMA Journal of Sciences ◽

10.33003/fjs-2020-0402-109 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 53-59

Author(s):

Ayoola Akinwole ◽

Akeem Dauda ◽

Victore Ogunkunle

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Growth Performance ◽

Fish Meal ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Nutrient Utilization ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Water Quality Parameters ◽

Partial Replacement ◽

African Catfish ◽

Efficiency Ratio

Growth performance, feed utilization, survival and body indices of African catfish Clarias gariepinus juveniles fed diets containing maggot meal as replacement of fish meal was evaluated for 42 days. Sixty fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus, average weight of 10 g were randomly distributed into six circular tanks at the rate of 10 fish per tank. There were two treatments, DT1(maggot meal-based diet) and DT2 (fish meal-based diet). The fish were fed twice daily. Water quality parameters were monitored on a weekly basis throughout the experimental period. Growth, nutrient utilization and body indices parameters were evaluated at the end of the experiment. Crude protein, crude lipid and ash were higher in the fish meal-based diet (34.65%, 7.33% and 18.03% in DT2 as against 28.70%, 7.20% and 11.0.1% in DT1 respectively), while crude fibre was higher in maggot meal-based diet. The selected water quality parameters: temperature, dissolved oxygen, ammonia and pH were slightly lower in maggot meal based treatment, but none of them was differently significant. Mean weight gain, specific growth rate, protein intake, protein efficiency ratio, lipid intake and lipid efficiency ratio (17.25±0.70 g, 2.39±0.06 %/day, 95.50±1.27 g, 1.81±0.06, 23.96±0.32 g and 7.20±0.24 respectively) were all significantly higher in DT2. The feed conversion ratio was higher significantly in DT1. Survival, hepatosomatic index and condition factor were similar between the two treatments. Though the aforementioned body indices indicated that the total replacement of fish meal with maggot meal is not harmful to the fish, a partial replacement may be better for optimum output

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The possibility of replacing fish meal with fermented soy pulp on the growth performance, blood biochemistry, liver, and intestinal morphology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Aquaculture Reports ◽

10.1016/j.aqrep.2021.100815 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 100815

Author(s):

Zulhisyam Abdul Kari ◽

Muhammad Anamul Kabir ◽

Khairiyah Mat ◽

Nor Dini Rusli ◽

Mohammad Khairul Azhar Abdul Razab ◽

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Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Fish Meal ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Blood Biochemistry ◽

Intestinal Morphology ◽

African Catfish

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Dietary Inclusion of Fermented Parkia in Feeds as an Organic Strategy to Improve Feed Quality and Antioxidant Parameters of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Fingerlings

Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology ◽

10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i330059 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

J. Abafi ◽

M. Aliyu-Paiko ◽

K. M. Adamu ◽

M. A. King

Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Feed Efficiency ◽

Control Diet ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Starter Culture ◽

Dietary Treatment ◽

African Catfish ◽

Fish Feed ◽

Crude Fibre ◽

Feed Quality

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess fermented parkia infusion in feed as organic strategy to improve feed quality and immune system of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, between 1st January 2017 and 25th March 2017. Methodology: In the present study, feed ingredients were fermented for 72 hrs with probiotic starter culture from Parkia biglobosa (TF diet) in comparison to a control diet with similar ingredients to the experimental diets but totally unfermented (CF diet) and used to make feed pellets. The experimental feeds were fed at 5% of body weight of each dietary treatment to triplicate groups of 20 fish per tank (100 Liter capacity), two times daily for 10 weeks. Proximate composition and mineral content of diets and whole fish, Feed efficiency, growth performance and Biochemical parameters of the fish were evaluated. Results: The result of proximate compositions of experimental diets revealed a significantly higher protein and ash contents in TF compared to the CF. Carbohydrate content was significantly lower in TF diet while crude fibre, moisture and fat contents were not significantly higher in CF compared to TF. The highest values of some minerals such as sodium (Na), potassium (K), phosphorus (P) and magnesium (Mg) were also recorded in the TF while the least was recorded in CF. The result of feed efficiency and growth performance indicated similar feed acceptance and intake between fish fed the fermented diet and the control. The activities of serum antioxidant enzymes activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in serum of fish fed TF compared to that in fish fed CF diet. Conclusion: It can be deduced from this study that the fermented diet improved the immunity of fish and does not adversely affect the growth performance.

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Effect of Humic Substances as Feed Additive on the Growth Performance, Antioxidant Status, and Health Condition of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822)

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11082266 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 2266

Author(s):

Markéta Prokešová ◽

Milena Bušová ◽

Mahyar Zare ◽

Hung Quang Tran ◽

Eliška Kučerová ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Growth Performance ◽

Humic Substances ◽

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Antioxidant Status ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Feed Additive ◽

African Catfish ◽

Growth Promoter ◽

Total N ◽

Positive Effects

In the present study, a possible nature immunostimulant and growth promoter—humic substances (HS) originating from Siberian leonardite mineraloid—were tested on juvenile Clarias gariepinus performance. Feed additive was applied onto commercial pelleted feed at four HS levels—0, 1, 3, and 6% w/w (HS0, HS1, HS3, HS6, respectively). Diets were tested in five repetitions (in total, n = 1800 individuals, mean body weight 28.1 ± 6.2 g) for 56 days. Growth and production parameters, fish condition and somatic indices, and overall mortality were evaluated after 14, 28, 42, and 56 days of exposure. Whereas, plasma samples were collected only after 0, 28, and 56 days, when fish health status was assessed with biochemical parameters (total proteins, TP; alanine aminotransferase, ALT; aspartate aminotransferase, AST; lactate dehydrogenase, LDH; cholesterol, CHOL; triglycerides, TAG) and fish antioxidant status with glutathione (reduced glutathione, GSH; oxidized glutathione, GSSG; glutathione ratio GSH/GSSG). Although a significantly positive effect of HS feed additive on growth performance was not found in the present study, moderately positive effects were found regarding biochemical parameters (ALT, AST, LDH, CHOL, and TAG) and antioxidants (GSH/GSSG ratio) that were improved especially in the HS3 group.

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