Evaluation of Growth, Haematological, Biochemical and Oxidative Stress Parameters of Clarias gariepinus Fed with Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber

Q: Did biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers differ between treatments and control?

Biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers did not show significant differences between treatment groups and the control (P>0.05), indicating limited deleterious impact alongside improved growth.

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Synthetic growth promoters in aquaculture have become unpopular, motivating the search for plant-based alternatives. This study assessed the effects of dietary plants on growth performance, haematological indices, biochemical parameters, and oxidative stress markers in African catfish. Fish were fed basal diets for 84 days with Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% inclusion levels. Growth metrics improved significantly versus control (P<0.05), while most oxidative and biochemical markers showed no significant differences (P>0.05).

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Introduction

Rationale for phytogenic feed additives

Study plants: Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber

Abstract

Experimental design and endpoints

Key findings and interpretations

P R O O F R E S E A R C H P A P E R Evaluation of Growth, Haematological, Biochemical and Oxidative Stress Parameters of Clarias gariepinus Fed with Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber Abdullateef Ajadi1, * , Afusat Jagun Jibril2 , Benjamin Emikpe2 1 University of Ilorin, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ilorin/Kwara, Nigeria 2 University of Ibadan, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Ibadan/ Oyo, Nigeria How to cite Ajadi, A., Jibril, A.J., Emikpe., B. (2022) . Evaluation of Growth, Haematological, Biochemical and Oxidative Stress Parameters of Clarias gariepinus Fed with Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber. Aquaculture Studies, 22(4), AQUAST883 . [https://doi.org/10.4194/AQUAST883](https://doi.org/10.4194/AQUAST883) Article History Received 24 january 2022 Accepted 24 March 2022 First Online 31 March 2022 Corresponding Author Tel.: +2349061959556 E-mail: [ajadi.aa@unilorin.edu.ng](ajadi.aa@unilorin.edu.ng) Keywords Phytocomponents Feed Growth Haemogram Antioxidant Abstract Synthetic agents as growth promoters in aquaculture has become unpopular, hence, the need for better alternatives. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary plants on growth performance, haematological, biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in African catfish. Fish were fed on basal diets for 84 days, the control and six other experimental diets containing different levels of Alstonia boonei (0 .5%,1 .0% and 1.5%) and Mitracarpus scaber (0 .5%,1 .0% and 1.5%) of the basal diets. Fish were weighed bimonthly, blood samples were collected and analyzed. At the end of the experiment, the final weight (FW), weight gain (WG), Average Daily Growth Rate (ADGR) and Specific Growth Rate (SGR) of fish fed with A. boonei and M. scaber were significantly higher than that of control (P<0 .05) . The values of RBC and haemoglobin of the M. scaber (0.5%) group were significantly higher than the other groups includingthe control. The values of Heterophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (HLR) and PlateletLymphocyte Ratio (PLR) in the control group were significantly higher than those of the treatment groups. Biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers did not show any significant difference between the treatment groups and the control (P>0 .05) . The findings clearly indicated that the plants enhanced growth performance in fish with little or no deleterious effects. Introduction Aquaculture is a global food producing sector that is pronto growing and is characterized by intensification in almost all regions of the world (FAO, 2020) . This growth has not met the increased demand for aquatic fish food orchestrated by the constant increase in global population. This in part is due to challenges posed to production management among others (Mohammadi et al., 2020) . Numerous aquatic organisms both in fresh and marine waters are cultured globally, but African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is an important cultured freshwater fish in terms of production and high disease resistance in several countries (Li et al., 2019) . African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was regarded as one of the most suitable species of aquaculture in Africa and has been considered to hold great prospects for fish farming which in turn contributes to nations’ economy (Dauda et al., 2018) . In sub-saharan Africa, Clarias gariepinus has replaced tilapia as the most produced fish in aquaculture since 2004 (FAO, 2012) . It is important to device means of increasing production of this fish within the possible shortest period hence, a cost effective and efficient approach is expedient. The use of phytogenic agents has been proven to be relevant in this regards (Rochfort et al., 2008) . Plant products had been identified to improve nutrients digestibility and availability which result to an increase in feed conversion ratio and subsequently a higher protein synthesis (Jahazi et al., 202

FAQs

What was the main objective of the study on Clarias gariepinus?

To evaluate how dietary Alstonia boonei and Mitracarpus scaber affect growth performance, haematological, biochemical, and oxidative stress parameters in African catfish.

How were the fish diets prepared and for how long were fish fed?

Fish were fed basal diets for 84 days, with control and six experimental diets containing different inclusion levels of A. boonei and M. scaber (0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5%).

Which results showed significant differences compared with the control?

Final weight, weight gain, ADGR, and SGR were significantly higher in groups fed with A. boonei and M. scaber than in the control (P<0.05). In addition, RBC and haemoglobin in the M. scaber (0.5%) group were significantly higher than other groups, including control.

Did biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers differ between treatments and control?

Biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers did not show significant differences between treatment groups and the control (P>0.05), indicating limited deleterious impact alongside improved growth.

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