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

Abstract

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.

Replacement of dietary fishmeal for fenugreek seed meal on the growth, body composition, innate immunological responses and gene expression of hepatic insulin‐like growth factors in African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus )

“…Recently, there has been increasing interest in the potential use of FKSM in the diets of fish, and the results so far are promising. Roohi et al (2017) found that among the FKSM levels of 5, 10…”

“…Roohi et al. () found that among the FKSM levels of 5, 10 and 15 g/kg as supplements, the latter two significantly improved the growth and FCR in common carp. Similarly, Bahi et al.…”

“…There has been an increasing recent interest in the potential use of FKSM as a supplement in aquafeeds. So far, the results have been promising as a growth promoter and/or immunostimulant (Bahi et al., ; Guardiola, Bahi, Bakhrouf, & Esteban, ; Roohi, Imanpoor, Jafari, & Taghizadeh, ). The use of FKSM from 5 to 15 g/kg in the diets of common carp Cyprinus carpio led to significantly improved growth compared to a control diet (FKSM free) (Roohi et al., ).…”

“…So far, the results have been promising as a growth promoter and/or immunostimulant (Bahi et al., ; Guardiola, Bahi, Bakhrouf, & Esteban, ; Roohi, Imanpoor, Jafari, & Taghizadeh, ). The use of FKSM from 5 to 15 g/kg in the diets of common carp Cyprinus carpio led to significantly improved growth compared to a control diet (FKSM free) (Roohi et al., ). Similarly, the inclusion of FKSM at 50 g/kg also improved the growth of gilthead seabream Sparus aurata , as well as some immunological responses (Bahi et al., ; Guardiola et al., ).…”

Cadmium Toxicity-Induced Oxidative Stress and Genotoxic Effects on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Fish: The Protective Role of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Seeds

“…It is worth to mention that plants can also induced antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione Stransferase, and peroxidases, which play an important role in detoxification and removal of toxicity-induced reactive oxygen species Abdel-Tawwab et al, 2018). In this regard, an interest in using fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) [FN], in fish diets has gained attention in recent years (Mostafa et al, 2009;Mehboob et al, 2017;Roohi et al, 2017). The leaves of FN are used in diets as green leafy vegetables, which is rich in vitamins and minerals (Srinivasan, 2006;Roohi et al, 2017) and its seeds are used for medication in different countries for aphrodisiac effects, tonic and carminative (Xue et al, 2007).…”