The effect of clinoptilolite as a feed additive on selected rainbow trout (
Oncorhynchusmykiss
) haematological and biochemical parameters, before and after stress treatment
Abstract:Clinoptilolite, a natural zeolite, has been added to animal diets to enhance various production parameters. We conducted a feeding experiment, with subsequent stress treatment (lowered oxygen levels), to assess its effect on haematological and biochemical parameters in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Our results indicated no significant effect of up to 6% clinoptilolite addition to the diet. Stress induction lowered MCHC, Fe and TAG values, but resulted in higher concentrations of ALP, GLUC and Mg. Cl and… Show more
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