scholarly journals Gastrointestinal tract morphometry and visceral organ weights of grower rabbit fed dried ginger (Zingiber officinale) root meal

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
J. Ochefu ◽  
B. Emmanuel ◽  
S. C. Onho
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Proximal Colon ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Linear Measure ◽  
Visceral Organ ◽  
Organ Weights ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Twenty-six grower rabbits of mixed sexes (12 males: 12 females) were used in the study to determine the effect of dietary dried ginger root meal (DGRM) on gastrointestinal tract morphometry and visceral organ weights. The rabbits were assigned by weight (average weight 557.09g) to four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment had six replicates. Four treatment diets; T1, T2, T3 and T4 were formulated to include 0%, 15%, 25% and 35% of DGRM respectively. Diets were offered ad-libitum to the rabbits. The experiment lasted for 8 weeks. Six rabbits were randomly selected from each treatment and sacrificed and eviscerated. Results showed that mean relative weights of the stomach, oesophagus and pancreas as well as the mean lengths of the oesophagus and intestines did not show any significant (p>0.05) variation. But significant (p<0.05) differences existed in the mean lengths of the proximal colon and caecum as well as the mean relative weights of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs in rabbits fed DGRM. It can be concluded from this study that the inclusion of DGRM in the diets of growing rabbits significantly (p<0.05) increased the linear measure of the proximal colon and caecum and the mean weights of the visceral organs measured.   Vingt-quatre lapins de croissance de sexes mixtes (12 mâles : 12 femelles) ont été utilisés dans l'étude pour déterminer l'effet de la farine de racine de gingembre séchée (le 'DGRM') sur la morphométrie du tractus gastro-intestinal et le poids des organes viscéraux. Les lapins ont été attribués en poids (poids moyen 557,09 g) à quatre traitements diététiques selon une conception complètement aléatoire. Chaque traitement comportait six répétitions. Quatre régimes de traitement ; T1, T2, T3 et T4 ont été formulés pour inclure respectivement 0%, 15%, 25% et 35% de 'DGRM'. Des régimes ont été offerts à volonté aux lapins. L'expérience a duré 8 semaines. Six lapins ont été choisis au hasard dans chaque traitement et sacrifiés et éviscérés. Les résultats ont montré que les poids relatifs moyens de l'estomac, de l'œsophage et du pancréas ainsi que les longueurs moyennes de l'œsophage et des intestins ne présentaient aucune variation significative (p> 0,05). Mais des différences significatives (p <0,05) existaient dans les longueurs moyennes du côlon proximal et du caecum ainsi que dans les poids relatifs moyens du foie, des reins, du cœur et des poumons chez les lapins nourris avec du 'DGRM'. On peut conclure de cette étude que l'inclusion de 'DGRM' dans l'alimentation des lapins en croissance de manière significative (p <0,05) a augmenté la mesure linéaire du côlon proximal et du caecum et les poids moyens des organes viscéraux mesurés.

Growth performance of weaner rabbits on diets containing varying levels of dried okra leaves (Abelmoschus esculentus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
A. A. Imade ◽  
C. F. I. Onwuka ◽  
V. A. Jegede ◽  
O. Y. Ayo-Ajasa ◽  
B. B. Sarumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Alternative Feed ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The need to seek for alternative feed materials with nutritional and medicinal values to support livestock growth necessitated this study. Forty-five unsexed rabbits crosses (Chinchilla × Newzealand white) 5- 6 weeks old with average weight of 720g were used in a 10- week feeding trial to evaluate the performance of growing rabbits fed on varying levels of dried okra leaves. The rabbits were assigned into five treatment groups containing dried okra leaves (DOL) at 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% inclusion levels for dietary treatments (T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5) respectively. Each treatment consisted of 9 rabbits and replicated thrice with each replicate consisting of 3 rabbits in a completely randomized design. Data collected were subjected to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that daily feed intake was significantly (P<0.05) largest in rabbits fed 5.00% inclusion level of dried okra leaves (84.57g) and least in rabbits fed 0.00% level of inclusion of dried okra leaves (72.12g). Feed efficiency (FE) was poorest (P<0.05) in rabbits fed 10.00% DOL (0.15%) and best (0.20%) in rabbits fed 2.50% dried okra leaves. It was concluded that okra leaves can be included in diets for growing rabbits and 2.50% level of dried okra leaves inclusion is recommended for adoption by farmers to maximize profit.

scholarly journals SUBSTITUTION OF HIJAAN WITH WASTE MEDIUM MEDIA FERMENTATION WHITE FERMENTATION WITH NON KARKAS PERCENTAGE IN LOCAL SHEEP

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iin Dwi Lestari Silitonga ◽  
Hasnudi ◽  
Hamdan ◽  
T H Wahyuni ◽  
E R Mirwandhono
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Oyster Mushroom ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Heart Blood ◽  
Oyster Mushrooms

This study aims to determine whether the waste media plant white fermented oyster mushroom can substitute forage on sheep against non-carcass components are feasible eaten. This research was conducted in Namo Trasi Village, Pasar VIII, in October - December 2017 by using local sheep with average weight of 9 ± 0.25 kg. The research design used in this study was a complete randomized design (RAL) with 4 treatments and 5 replicates, consisting of P0 (60% non-wasted greenhouse vegetation fermentation + 40% concentrate), P1 (45% forage and waste) medium planting white oyster mushroom fermentation 15% + concentrate 40%), P2 (forage 30% and waste medium planting white oyster mushroom fermentation 30% + concentrate 40%) and P3 (forage 15% and sewage media plant white fermented oyster mushrooms 45% + 40% concentrate). The parameters observed were weight percentage of head, leg, skin, tail, trachea and lungs, liver, heart, blood, and gastrointestinal tract. The result of the research shows that the waste of fermented white oyster mushroom media can substitute forage as local sheep feed, but it can not increase the percentage of non-carcass component that is feasible to eat.

scholarly journals Responses of pubertal rabbits to dietary supplementation of ginger (Zingiber officinale rosc) rhizome powder

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
I. P. Ogbuewu ◽  
T. C. Iwuji ◽  
I. F. Etuk ◽  
C. T. Ezeokeke ◽  
I. C. Okoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Reproductive Organ ◽  
Serum Progesterone ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ginger Rhizome ◽  
Guinea Grass ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Seventy two (72) sexed crossbred rabbits aged 6 months were used to determine the effect of ginger rhizome powder (GRP) supplementation on reproductive organ and serum sex hormonal characteristics of pubertal rabbits. The experimental rabbits were divided into 2 treatment groups comprising 36 males and 36 females. Each group was divided into 4 dietary treatments (BT1, BT2, BT3 and BT4 ) of 9 animals and replicated thrice with 3 animals per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). The animals were fed formulated diet containing 2900 Kcal ME kg-1 and 18% crude protein supplemented with GRP at the rate of 0, 5, 10 and 15 g kg-1 feed respectively. Rabbits in each dietary group were fed 50gms of Guinea grass leaf meal containing 27.6% CF (dry matter basis) occasionally as additional fibre sources. Feed and water were offered ad libitum and the study lasted for 10 weeks. Testosterone values of BT (5.83 ng mL-1) and BT (6.28 ng mL-1) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels of BT (1.15 mIU mL-1) were significantly influenced (p<0.05) by ginger rhizome powder. Bucks on BT3 and BT4 had lower luteinizing hormone (LH) level than the BT1 bucks. For the females, FSH and LH values ranged significantly (p<0.05) from 0.90 to 2.05 mIU mL-1 and 0.90 to 3.15 mIU mL-1 respectively. The 17â - estradiol and progesterone levels also ranged significantly (p<0.05) from 166.35 to 175.05 pg mL-1 and 15.45 to 16.80 ng mL-1 respectively. Ovarian weight of rabbit on BT was significantly (p<0.05) higher than those on BT1 but similar to those on BT2 and BT4 treatments. It was therefore concluded that the use of ginger rhizome powder in rabbit diets improved the weight of the ovary as well as enhances serum progesterone, estrogen and testosterone levels.

scholarly journals Evaluación De Tres Niveles De Mananos Oligosacáridos (Sacharomices Cerevisae) En Los Parámetros Productivos Y Salud Intestinal En Pollos De Engorde En El Cantón Babahoyo, Provincia De Los Ríos, Ecuador

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ricardo Zambrano Moreira ◽  
Juan Carlos Gómez Villalva ◽  
Johns Rodríguez Álava ◽  
Hugo Alvarado Álvarez ◽  
Luis Quezada Gallardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Intestinal Villi ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
The Mean

The objective of this research was to evaluate different levels of mannans oligosaccharides (MOs) in productive parameters and intestinal health in broilers. Two hundred and forty one-day-old broiler chickens (Ross 308 line) were used during a 6-week experimental period. A completely randomized design with four treatments and six replicates was used. The evaluated levels were 0.0 kg t-1 (T0); 0.5 kg t-1 (T 1); 1 kg t-1 (T2) and 1.5 kg t-1 (T3). For the mean comparisons, a Tukey test (P≤0.05) was used. The source of oligosaccharide mannans derived from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and it was added to the commercial balanced feed. Productive parameters, intestinal villi and economic performance (costbenefit) were evaluated. The data was analyzed with the statistical program SAS V9 (2012). At 42 days of the test, T2 reached the highest average weight of 2455.48 g. For feed consumption, the mean average for T0, T1, T3 and T2 were 4342.63 g, 4304.5 g, 4254.32 g and 4216.80 g respectively. T2 had higher weight gain compare to the control group, 535.70 and 388.84 g, respectively. Feed conversion was higher for T2 (1.71) compared to the control group (1.85). T1 obtained had a carcass yield of 75.89%. Mortality did not show significant differences (P≥ 0.05). Length and width (μm) of the intestinal villi were different (P≤0.05) among treatments, at 21 days of, T3 showed the longest (1939.74 μm) and widest (326.03 μm) measures at the duodenum site. The economic analysis, all the treatments were profitable results, although T1 had the highest cost-benefits ($ 1.30).

scholarly journals PENGARUH SUBSTITUSI PROTEIN TEPUNG PUCUK INDOGOFERA ZOLLINGERIANA DENGAN PROTEIN BUNGKIL KEDELAI DALAM RANSUM TERHADAP ORGAN DALAM BROILER

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Melia Afnida Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Relative Length ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Meal Protein ◽  
Indigofera Zollingeriana ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This research aimed to see the effect of Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal as substitution of soybean meal in the diets on development giblets of broiler chickens. The study was conducted for 35 days and giblets sampling was carried out on the 35 day. The DOC used is the cobs strain produced by PT. Charoen Pokphan Indonesia with an average weight of 35.1 grams. A completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and four replications and ten birds in each replication was used in this experiment. Dietary treatments were: R1= diet containing 20% soybean meal without I. zollingeriana top leaf meal ; R2= diet containing 16% soybean meal and 5.9% Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal (substitute 20% soybean meal protein with Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal) ; R3= diet containing 12% soybean meal and 11.8% Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal (substitute 40% soybean meal protein with Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal); R4= diet containing 8% soybean meal and 17.74% Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal (substitute 20% soybean meal protein with Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal). Variable measured was giblet of broiler (liver, heart, gizzard, spleen, bile, pancreas, kidney, relative length of small intestine and cecum.). The result showed that usage Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal in the diets did not affect giblets of broiler chickens. The conclusion of this study was Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal can be use up to 17.74% to substitute 60% soybean meal protein without interrupting the development giblets of broiler.Key words: Broiler Chicken; Indigofera Zollingeriana top leaf meal; Blood profile.

scholarly journals Effects of dried water melon and sweet orange peel (dwmop) meal mixture on the haematological and serum indices of growing rabbits

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 244-250
Author(s):  
Oluwafemi R.A ◽  
Omokore E.A ◽  
Alagbe J.O
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Sweet Orange ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Orange Peel ◽  
Haematological Parameters ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Water Melon

The objective of the present study was to evaluate effects of dried water melon and sweet orange peel (dwmop) meal mixture on some haematological and serum indices of growing rabbits. A total of sixty rabbits 7-8 weeks old with an average weight of 630 – 645 g were randomly divided into five (5) dietary treatments with three (3) replicates and four rabbits per replicate in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The dietary treatments include a control diet with no DWMOP in (T1), T2 (5.0% DWMOP), T3 (10.0 % DWMOP), T4 (15.0 % DWMOP) and T5 (20.0 % DWMOP) respectively. Feed and water were offered ad libitum throughout the experiment which lasted for 12 weeks. Data obtained were used to evaluate the haematological parameters (PCV, RBC, Hb, MCV, MCH , MCHC, WBC and its differentials ), some serum biochemical indices (Albumin, globulin, total protein, creatinine, bilirubin, AST and ALT). All the haematological parameters measured were significantly (P˂0.05) different among the treatments. Total protein, bilirubin and creatinine values were not significantly (P˃0.05) influenced by DWMOP, however, glucose level and activities of ALP and AST were significantly (P˂0.05) affected by DWMOP. It was concluded that inclusion of DWMOP at 20 % in the diet of rabbits does not have any deleterious effect on the health status of the animal.

Performance characteristics and cost effectiveness of starter broiler chicken fed goat blood-rumen based-diet supplemented with aromatic plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
R.N. Nwose ◽  
D.I. Nwose ◽  
D.N. Onunkwo ◽  
P.N. Onu ◽  
F.N. Nweke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Rumen Content ◽  
Aromatic Plants ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Goat blood-rumen content mixture based-diet supplemented with aromatic plants was used to supplement soya bean in the performance and economic analysis of birds. It was investigated using one hundred and twenty (120) one day old broiler chicken of Anak strain. Starter birds were subjected to five dietary treatments with each treatment having four replicates of six birds each in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Diet 1 was the control with 0% Goat Blood Rumen Content Mixture and aromatic plants (GBRCM). Diet 2 contained 10%GBRCMwithout aromatic plants supplementation. Diet 3, 4 and 5 contained 10% goat blood-rumen content mixture supplemented with garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale) and rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Parameters evaluated were body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and economic analysis. The results showed that birds fed aromatic plant supplemented diets improved significantly (P

scholarly journals Effect of Dietary Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and Multi-Strain Probiotic on Growth and Carcass Traits, Blood Biochemistry, Immune Responses and Intestinal Microflora in Broiler Chickens

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Qorbanpour ◽  
Taha Fahim ◽  
Faramin Javandel ◽  
Mehran Nosrati ◽  
Erwin Paz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Blood Biochemistry ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

A total of 225 day-old male broiler chicks (Ross-308) were randomly allocated to five treatment groups, with three replicates in a completely randomized design for 42 days. Birds were fed a basal-diet supplemented with: no additive (control-diet), multi-strain probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium and Bifidobacterium thermophilum), or 0.15, 0.20 and 0.25% ginger (Z. officinale) powder, respectively. The results show no significant differences among treatments for growth traits and carcass characteristics, whereas using probiotics and ginger at all levels resulted in a significant decrease of gizzard weight and abdominal fat compared to the control group. Dietary treatments did not affect blood biochemistry and antibody production against sheep red blood cells (SRBC), IgG and IgM; however, antibody titre was higher in birds fed 0.25% ginger than other diets after 7 days post injection. The Lactobacillus counts in ileal content of birds fed 0.20 and 0.25% ginger were higher compared to the other treatments. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with either ginger or probiotics showed a significant influence on birds’ immune response, probably because ginger had strong antioxidant activity and the probiotics stimulated the production of natural antibodies.

scholarly journals Blood chemistry of West African dwarf goats fed treated maize cob- and maize husk-based diets with mixture of microorganisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gladys Abiemwense Ibhaze ◽  
Gbenga Enobong Ogunjemite ◽  
Adebowale Noah Fajemisin
Keyword(s):  
West African ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Serum Electrolytes ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Maize Cob ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract Background Twenty-four West African Dwarf (WAD) goats with average weight of 6.57 ± 0.56 kg were used in investigating the effect of microbial-treated maize cob and husk diets on blood profile. The goats were assigned to six dietary treatments replicated four times in a completely randomized design. Chopped maize cobs and husks were sterilized for 60 min to eliminate any form of contamination and then inoculated with mixture of 15 ml each of Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Neurospora crassa and incubated anaerobically for 5 days and then air-dried. The treated maize cob and husk were incorporated in the diets at the rate of 0% (diet), 20% (diet B), 30% (diet C) [maize cob diets], and 0% (diet D), 20% (diet E), 30% (diet F) [maize husk diets], respectively. The animals were acclimatized for two weeks while the experimental period lasted for 56 days. A completely randomized design was adopted. Results The results showed that the dietary treatments significantly (P < 0.05) influenced the erythrocyte sedimentation rate which ranged from 0.50 to 1.00 mm/hr. Significant (P < 0.05) differences were observed in the globulin (28.16 g/dl diet A—59.26 g/dl diet B), aspartate aminotransferase (48.00 u/l diet E—128. 25 u/l diet C) and alanine aminotransferase (8.20 u/l diet A—33.33 u/l diet D). Serum electrolytes values were significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by dietary treatments. Conclusion Based on the findings of this study, microbial-treated maize cob and husk diets supported erythropoiesis did not induce any liver damage and the serum electrolytes of the animals were improved. Hence, microbial-treated maize cob and husk can be a suitable alternative feed source at 30% incorporation in a complete diet for WAD goats as adverse implications on the health of the animals was not observed.

scholarly journals FORMULASI DAN APLIKASI PAKAN BUATAN BERBASIS RUMPUT LAUT UNTUK PENDEDERAN BENIH TERIPANG PASIR (Holothuria scabra)

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
I Nyoman Adiasmara Giri ◽  
Sari Budi Moria Sembiring ◽  
Muhammad Marzuqi ◽  
Retno Andamari
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Lipid Content ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Good Growth ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Teripang merupakan salah satu komoditas perikanan penting dan mempunyai nilai ekonomi yang tinggi di Asia. Teknologi pembenihan teripang sudah mulai dikembangkan dan telah mampu memproduksi benih secara massal untuk budidaya. Pakan merupakan salah satu faktor yang sangat menentukan keberhasilan budidaya teripang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi beberapa formula pakan berbasis rumput laut untuk pendederan teripang pasir. Empat pakan percobaan diformulasi menggunakan kombinasi beberapa jenis bahan baku, khususnya rumput laut. Pakan dibuat dalam bentuk pelet dengan kandungan protein 14% dan lemak 4,5%. Kontrol adalah pakan berupa bentos segar. Benih teripang pasir yang digunakan berukuran bobot 2,0 ± 0,6 g dengan panjang 2,8 ± 0,5 cm. Benih teripang dipelihara dalam bak persegi berkapasitas 150 L dengan kepadatan 50 ekor per bak. Benih teripang diberi pakan percobaan sekali dalam sehari pada sore hari. Percobaan dirancang dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap terdiri atas lima perlakuan pakan dan empat ulangan. Percobaan berlangsung selama 120 hari. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa benih teripang pasir yang diberi pakan buatan menghasilkan pertumbuhan (pertambahan bobot 341,3%-386,8%) dan sintasan (92,5%-97,5%) lebih tinggi dan berbeda nyata (P<0,05) dibandingkan dengan yang diberi pakan bentos (kontrol), yaitu masing-masing 126,9% dan 75,0% untuk pertambahan bobot dan sintasan. Namun pertumbuhan benih teripang pada semua perlakuan pakan buatan tidak berbeda nyata (P>0,05). Kandungan protein teripang yang diberi pakan buatan (22,3%-24,4%) lebih tinggi (P<0,05) dibandingkan dengan yang diberi pakan kontrol (18,4%). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa benih teripang pasir dapat memanfaatkan pakan buatan dengan baik dan pakan berbasis tepung Sargassum sp. dapat diaplikasikan pada pemeliharaan benih teripang pasir.Sea cucumber is one of the important fishery commodities and has high economic value in Asia. Technology for seed production of sea cucumber has been developed and able to produce juveniles for supporting sea cucumber farming. Feed is an important factor that largely determines the success of sea cucumber farming. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate several feed formulas based on seaweed powder for good growth performance of sea cucumber juveniles. Four experimental feeds were prepared by using a combination of several different raw materials, especially for the seaweed. The experimental feeds were prepared in pelleted form with protein and lipid content of 14% and 4.5%, respectively. Fresh benthos was used as the control feed. Juveniles of sea cucumber from hatchery with average weight of 2.0 ± 0.6 g and total length of 2.8 ± 0.5 cm were distributed into 20 of 150 L polycarbonate tanks, with a density of 50 juveniles per tank. Sea cucumber were fed the experimental feeds once a day in the afternoon for 120 days. The experiment was designed with Completely Randomized Design, with five dietary treatments and four replications. Results of the experiment showed that juvenile sea cucumber fed the artificial feeds produced significantly higher (P<0.05) growth (weight gain 341.3%-386.8%) and survival (92.5%-97.5%) than that of the control which were 126.9% and 75.0% for weight gain and survival, respectively. However, growth of juveniles among the artificial feed treatments was not significantly different (P>0.05). Protein content of sea cucumber fed the artificial feeds was significantly higher (22.3%-24.4%) (P<0.05) than that of the control (18.4%). Results of this study indicated that juveniles of sea cucumber could utilize artificial feed properly and Sargassum sp. based diet could be applied for nursery of sea cucumber juveniles.

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