Abstract:Toasting causes slight reduction in the phytate content of Lima bean, thus requiring further treatment for effective utilization when incorporated into fish feed. The growth, mineral utilization and liver response of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed Toasted Lima Bean Meal (TLBM) diets supplemented with phytase was investigated. An Isonitrogenous diet (40% crude protein) was formulated with TLBM as a plant protein source. Phytase was added to diets post pelleting at 0 FTU (F1), 2500 FTU (F2), 5000FTU (F3), 75… Show more
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