Evaluation of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) as a substitute for soya bean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings

Authors

  • S. O. Obasa University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • A. A. Dada University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • W. O. Alegbeleye University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v30i2.1524

Keywords:

Pigeon pea, protein, feed utilization, tilapia

Abstract

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) meal was substituted for soybean meal in the practical diets for Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings. Six iso-nitrogenous diets (35% crude protein) were formulated in which heat-treated soybean meal was replaced at varying levels (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%) with protein from pressure-cooked and sun dried pigeon meal (23% crude protein). Nile tilapia fed 60% pigeon pea meal had significantly (P<0.01) better growth response and nutrient utilisation. Growth was depressed in low pigeon pea fish and also in high (above 60%) pigeon pea diets. The poorest feed conversion ratio was observed from 100% pigeon pea fed fish.

Author Biographies

  • S. O. Obasa, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Department, 

  • A. A. Dada, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Department, 

  • W. O. Alegbeleye, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

    Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Department, 

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Published

2021-01-09

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Evaluation of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) as a substitute for soya bean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. (2021). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 30(2), 265-270. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v30i2.1524