The nutritional value of cow blood meal and its effects on growth performance, haematology and plasma enzymes of hybrid catfish

Olukunle, OA; Ogunsanmi, A. O.; Taiwo, V. O.; Samuel, AA

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“…These results showed that fish meal can be replaced partially with blood meal at 10% inclusion level with no adverse effects on the growth, mortality and feed conversion ratio of Clarias gariepinus juvenile which is different from that of Agbebi [9] who stated that fish meal can be replaced completely blood meal at 100% with no adverse effects on the growth, survival and feed conversion ratio of Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Furthermore, the result also revealed that not all feed treatments especially T3 and T4 were accepted by fish which is similar to the report given by Olukunle et al [12] who stated that blood meal can be harmful to fish after 5% inclusion. Cost evaluation indicated that the incorporation of blood meal as a substitute of fish meal up to 10% decreased feed costs and increased weight gained and survival thus giving a high feasibility for aquaculture production in Cameroon.…”

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Effects of using Blood Meal on the Growth and Mortality of Catfish

Es¹

2016

J Ecosyst Ecogr

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The nutritional value of blood meal was investigated for its effects on the growth and mortality in African Catfish Clarias gariepinus Juveniles during a 56 days experiment. Blood was gotten from a local abattoir in the Muea neighbourhood and used to produce blood meal which was included in the fish feed at 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. A total of 255 Clarias gariepinus Juveniles of mean weight 7.8833 ± 1.481 g and standard length 63.000 ± 2.361 mm were stocked equally in fifteen rectangular plastic tanks of size (0.32 m × 0.45 m × 0.24 m) arranged in three replicates per treatment with water level maintained at 75% volume. The fish were fed blood meal containing Crude Protein ranging from 18.74 20.98% and Gross Energy ranging from 3361.89  3607.34 kcal/kg at 5% of their body weight daily in two rations. Weekly weights recorded and feed supplied was used to compute the growth nutrient utilization parameters. The non-parametric tests were used to compare the significant differences for the four treatment groups while a paired sample correlation was used to compare weight gain within treatments. At the end of the 56 days study period, the growth performance parameters were best at treatment fed with 10% blood meal inclusion level, no mortality recorded and with the best feasible cost. The poorest was found at treatment fed with 15% blood meal Inclusion level which also recorded the highest mortality rate. The non-parametric Spearman's Rho test also gave a negative correlation between weights gained and dissolved oxygen values for all treatments and within weeks, hence the need for a proportionate increase in dissolve oxygen supply during aquaculture practices so as to reduce the oxygen deficiency in fish tanks.

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“…The feed conversion ratio was significantly lower and different from that stated by Olukunle et al [12] who reported the best feed conversion ratio and specific growth rate to be found in fish fed the control diet. There is a significant difference (p<0.05) for Feed Conversion Ratio within weeks.…”

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Effects of using Blood Meal on the Growth and Mortality of Catfish

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2016

J Ecosyst Ecogr

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“…Reduction in RBC count in most cases has been linked to significant disruption/impairment of haemopoiesis (Iheanacho & Odo, 2020a; Yaji et al, 2018). Olukunle et al (2002) observed a progressive decline among hybrid catfish in Hb concentration, RBC cum PCV counts as the dietary inclusion levels of sundried CBM increased from the 10% level onwards. Ayoola (2011) observed a slight decrease in the haematological indices of C. gariepinus when fed poultry hatchery waste as supplementary feed.…”

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“…C. gariepinus —10% (Njieassam, 2016). Olukunle et al (2002) reported that most favourable growth and best feed utilization for hybrid Clarias can be realized with only 5% dietary inclusion of CBM.…”

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“…It is used to determine the effect of diets and other stress factors in the fish environment on the fish.Although the results obtained in this study showed a mixed trend particularly for RBC and Hb, however, it is an indication that the haemopoietic process was affected subtly, which might be connected to CBM dietary inclusion rate. Reduction in RBC count in most cases has been linked to significant disruption/impairment of haemopoiesis(Iheanacho & Odo, 2020a;Yaji et al, 2018) Olukunle et al (2002). observed a progressive decline among hybrid catfish in Hb concentration, RBC cum PCV counts as the dietary inclusion levels of sundried CBM increased from the 10% level onwards Ayoola (2011).…”

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Alternative protein source: Acceptability of cow blood meal in place of fish meal assessed via growth, antioxidant enzymes functions and haematological response inClarias gariepinus(Burchell, 1822)

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Iheanacho²

2021

Aquaculture Research

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This study investigated the dietary substitution effect of fish meal (FM) with cow blood meal (CBM) on growth performance, feed utilization, haematology and functions of antioxidant enzymes in Clarias gariepinus. In the test diets, FM was substituted with CBM at 7% (CBM1), 17% (CBM2), 25% (CBM3) and 33% (CBM4) inclusions. Feeding trial lasted 51 days after which the biological assays were conducted. Fish fed 7% CBM recorded better growth performance (average body weight, relative growth rate and food conversion ratio), while 33% CBM fed fish performed poorly. Incorporation of CBM in fish had no substantial effect on packed cell volume and white blood cell contents. Additionally, red blood cell count of the fish fed CBM2 decreased markedly, relative to control. When 7% CBM dietary inclusion level was exceeded in experimental feed formulation (CBM 2, 3, 4), the activities the following antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase declined considerably, while glutathione reductase and reduced glutathione activities elevated significantly. Malondialdehyde contents elevated prominently in CBM 2, 3 and 4 groups compared to CBM1 and the control. Dietary incorporation of CBM of more than 7% negatively affected growth, feed utilization, altered antioxidant enzymes functions and malondialdehyde levels in C. gariepinus.

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Toward Feeds for Circular Multitrophic Food Production Systems: Holistically Evaluating Growth Performance and Nutrient Excretion of African Catfish Fed Fish Meal-Free Diets in Comparison to Nile Tilapia

2022

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In aquaponics and circular multitrophic food production systems, dietary protein source, as well as fish species choice, particularly in cases of different nutritional physiology, could be factors affecting excreted nutrient profiles. Accordingly, growth performance, dissolved nutrient accumulation and feces nutrient profiles were evaluated for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) reared in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and fed single protein source diets based on black soldier fly larvae meal (BSF), poultry by-product meal (PM), poultry blood meal (PBM) and fish meal (FM) and the results were compared to previous findings for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). All diets resulted in significantly different growth performances of African catfish, with FM producing the best growth performance, followed by PM, BSF and PBM. PM resulted in the highest soluble reactive phosphorus concentrations (SRP) in the RAS water; whereas, BSF resulted in the highest K, Mg and Cu concentrations. The highest feces nutrient density was recorded for PBM; whereas, FM and PM yielded the lowest feces nutrient density. Comparing African catfish to Nile tilapia revealed that the former showed significantly better growth performance with FM and PM, however, significantly weaker performance with BSF. Although dissolved K accumulation was similar between species across diets, significant differences were recorded for total inorganic nitrogen and SRP production per unit of feed for individual diets. Despite similar feces nutrient profiles, African catfish produce significantly less feces dry matter per unit of feed for each diet compared to Nile tilapia. Findings are discussed regarding their implications for aquafeed development in the context of circular multitrophic food production systems.

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The nutritional value of cow blood meal and its effects on growth performance, haematology and plasma enzymes of hybrid catfish

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Effects of using Blood Meal on the Growth and Mortality of Catfish

Effects of using Blood Meal on the Growth and Mortality of Catfish

Alternative protein source: Acceptability of cow blood meal in place of fish meal assessed via growth, antioxidant enzymes functions and haematological response inClarias gariepinus(Burchell, 1822)

Toward Feeds for Circular Multitrophic Food Production Systems: Holistically Evaluating Growth Performance and Nutrient Excretion of African Catfish Fed Fish Meal-Free Diets in Comparison to Nile Tilapia

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