Effect of some medicinal plants diets on the mono-sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), growth performance, feed utilization and some physiological parameters

Tonsy, Hayam; Mahmoud, S. H.; Labib, E. M. H.; Zaki, Mohamed A.

doi:10.21608/ejabf.2011.2101

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“…() who reported that the fenugreek seed as feed additive improved growth parameters (body weight, weight gain and specific growth rate) in Nile tilapia fingerlings. This observation is also in agreement with the finding of Tonsy, Mahmoud, Labib and Zaki ().…”

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The use of fenugreek seed meal in fish diets: growth performance, haematological and biochemical parameters, survival and stress resistance of common carp (Cyprinus carpioL.)

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The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of fenugreek seed meal (FKSM) on growth performance, blood haematological and biochemical factors, survival and stress resistance of the common carp (2.46 AE 0.06 g) fingerlings.Four practical diets containing 0 (control), 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% FKSM were used to feed fish. Fish were fed on the tested diets at a rate of 3% of body weight for 8 weeks. Results indicated that fish fed the control diet had a significantly lower weight gain, specific growth rate and condition factor compared to the other treatments (P < 0.05). Feed conversion ratio decreased significantly in fish fed diets containing FKSM. There were no significant differences in glucose levels, red blood cell count, haematocrit and haemoglobin between treatment groups and the control group (P > 0.05). Significantly lower white blood cells count was observed in fish treatment with FKSM when compared with the control group (P < 0.05). The cholesterol level in group fed supplemented diet by 1% fenugreek significantly lower than other groups (P < 0.05). Total protein levels were significantly higher in all treatments compared to the control (P < 0.05). No mortality was recorded during the feeding trial. In salinity stress experiment, highest survival rate belong to fish fed supplemented diet by 1% fenugreek. These results indicate that FKSM can be considered as a beneficial dietary supplement for improving the growth performance and blood indices of common carp fingerling.

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The use of fenugreek seed meal in fish diets: growth performance, haematological and biochemical parameters, survival and stress resistance of common carp (Cyprinus carpioL.)

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“…In another study, Al-Safah and Al-Faragi ( 2017) found the highest growth rate in Common carp fingerlings that were fed a diet containing 1.5% thyme. However, the results of Tonsy et al (2011) showed that Nile tilapia fingerlings had the best performance when fed diets containing 1-2% fenugreek sprouts. These variations in results can be attributed to the changes of fish species, life stages, levels, and types of herbal plants used.…”

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Effect of Some Herbal Powder Feed Additives on Performance of Mono-Sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fries Reared in Hapas

Hussein

Esmail

2023

Menoufia Journal of Animal Poultry and Fish Production

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation (10 g/kg) of various herbs (such as fenugreek, rosemary, thyme, and fennel) in the formulated diets for mono-sex Nile tilapia fries. Fish with an average weight of 1.81 ± 0.1 g were randomly assigned to 5 treatments, 3 replicates per treatment, 20 fries and kept at 15 hapas (1.5 x 0.5 × 1.0 m 3 ) for 12 weeks. The results of the study showed that the fish that ate the thyme-containing diet had the highest body weight and followed by those which ate the fenugreek-fortified diet. Fish fed diet with rosemary had the lowest body weight. All treatments had significant differences in weight gain (P<0.05). In particular, fish fed on the thymecontaining diet gained more weight than fish fed on the control diet with the highest weight gain. Based on the findings, the study found that fish diets fortified with thyme powder resulted in the highest specific growth rate (%SGR) compared to other diets. There was a significant difference between the thyme added diet and all other groups (P<0.05). Fish fed the thyme supplement also increased their feed intake and had the best feed conversion ratio (FCR) compared to the other groups. There was a significant difference in FCR (P<0.05) among all other treatments. The study found no significant difference in dry matter of all treatments, except for fish fed the control diet, which recorded the lowest value (P>0.05). The protein content was significantly different (P<0.05), and fish fed diet supplemented with fennel had the lowest protein content. Fish fed diets supplemented with fenugreek and fennel had the highest lipid contents (13.95, 13.69 %, respectively), while fish fed a diet supplemented with rosemary had the lowest (11.26 %). There was no significant difference in ash content of all treatments and fish fed a diet supplemented with thyme had the highest ash content. The results showed that fish fed the diet supplemented with fennel had the highest survival rate of 100%, while fish fed the control diet had the lowest survival rate of 95%. According to the search results, all examined fish tissues did not show any histopathological changes related to their diet across all treatments. Based on the search results, it appears that adding certain herbal plants, especially thyme, to the diets for Nile tilapia fries at a rate of 10 g/kg can enhance their growth performance and feed utilization without causing any negative impacts.

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“…Essential oils and extracts obtained from medicinal and aromatic plants improve the growth performance, utilization of the feed, the flavor of the feed, have a stimulating effect on the efficiency of pancreatic enzymes and bile secretion, accelerate the regeneration of epithelial cells in the small intestine and increase the absorption of nutrients by establishing the microflora balance, and prevent the adhesion of harmful microorganisms to intestinal epithelial cells. It is reported that it prevents them from settling in the system and gives strength to the immune system (Karasu and Öztürk, 2014;Khalafalla, 2009;Tonsy et al, 2011;Turan et al, 2012). Jamroz and Kamel (2002) stated that essential oils also improve the fat digestion in broilers.…”

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Nutritional Substances Affecting The Immune System

Sipahioğlu

2020

Tavukçuluk Araştırma Dergisi

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There are many nutrients that affect animal health and strengthen immunity. Some of these are recognized as additives. Ascorbic acid has a very important function in the immune system, in the synthesis of carnitine and in the use and absorption of other nutrients. β -glucan is a stimulator of the cardiovascular system and immune system. β -glucan has a stimulating effect on macrophages, increasing the cytotoxicity and phagocytic capacity of macrophages. It also shows antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal activity and has a healing effect on wounds. Inulin is a prebiotic that is isolated from the roots of chicory and yams and is effective on the immune system. It has been determined that prebiotics, which are very difficult to digest under normal conditions, are the food of probiotics. Probiotics affect the immune system with the metabolites they secrete. Another important nutrient for immunity is amino acids. Having sufficient amino acids has a positive effect on immunity. When the minerals required in chemical reactions are at a sufficient level, they have an immune enhancing effect. Studies are carried out on the effects of boron mineral, which has rich deposits in our country, as an additive in animal feeds.

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Effect of some medicinal plants diets on the mono-sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), growth performance, feed utilization and some physiological parameters

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

The use of fenugreek seed meal in fish diets: growth performance, haematological and biochemical parameters, survival and stress resistance of common carp (Cyprinus carpioL.)

The use of fenugreek seed meal in fish diets: growth performance, haematological and biochemical parameters, survival and stress resistance of common carp (Cyprinus carpioL.)

Effect of Some Herbal Powder Feed Additives on Performance of Mono-Sex Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fries Reared in Hapas

Nutritional Substances Affecting The Immune System

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