Growth response, hematological indices and carcass constituent element of Clarias gariepinus fed with natural decoction of Parkia biglobosa leaves
Keywords:
growth response, nutrient utilization, Clarias gariepinus, Parkia biglobosa, proteinAbstract
This study was carried out to evaluate the growth performance. Haematological indices and carcass analysis of Clarias garipinus fed diets containing varying concentration of crude extract of Parkia biglobosa. The experiment was conducted at the fisheries and Hydrobiology Research Unit of Department of Animal and Environmental Biology of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. All analysis was carried out according to standard method. One hundred and forty (140) fingerlings were distributed in to four rectangular concrete tanks with 35 fingerlings in each tank. A basal diet of 40% crude protein was prepared 1kg of basal diet was mixed with 0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5g/kg crude extract of Parkia biglobosa respectively. Diets representing D1, D2, D3 and D4 group. The phytochemical analysis carried out on Parkia biglobosa shows the presence of all phytochemicals tested which are alkaloids, steroid saponins, tannins, glycoside and flavonoids. Growth parameters of Clarias garipinus fed with crude extract of Parkia biglobosa show that the highest final weight (141.16+8.66g). Highest means weight gain (124.51±1.87g). And highest specific growth rates (3.14±0.05) were obtained in male fed with 0,5g/kg of crude extract Parkia biglobosa. While list final weight (78.12±19.05). Mean weight gain (55.66±19.03). And list specific growth rates (2.04±0.44) were obtained in fed with 0.0g/kg concentration which is the control. The white blood cells, red blood cells, Haematologobin content and packed cell volume were significantly high (10.28±1.100×109/L, 1.30±0.100×109/L, 5.18±0.200G/dl and 16.700±1.100% respectively) in the fed with 0.5g/kg concentration of the extract. The result of proximate composition shows that fed with 0.5g/kg concentration of crude extract of Parkia biglobosa had the highest crude protein (42.31±0.02%) and lipid (3.81±0.02%). While fed with the control diet (0g/kg) had the least crude protein (38.42±0.25%) and lipid (0.70±0.02%). There were significant differences across the growth parameters, haematological indices, and proximate composition. The water parameters were within the acceptable rage for culture. This study revealed that crude extract of Parkia biglobosa can be used to enhance the growth of Clarias garipinus, with little or no adverse effects on haematological indices and proximate composition.
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