Assessment of dietary supplementation of thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed on growth and reproductive performance of Clarias gariepinus broodstock

Authors

  • S. E. Olusola School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,
  • C. A. Aladegboye School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,
  • F. D. Amulejoye School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,
  • T. A Fatoba School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v48i6.3277

Keywords:

Clarias gariepinus, Datura stramonium, Growth, Reproductive indices, Broodstock

Abstract

Certain plants have been regarded as good source of natural medicine and antioxidants, which are capable of preventing stress and potential diseases in animals. Thus, the effects of Thorn Apple Seed (TAS) were investigated on the growth performance and reproductive indices of Clarias gariepinus. Four experimental diets composed of Control (0%), TAS2 (0.5%), TAS (1.0%), and TAS (2.0%) were fed twice daily at 3% body weight of 40% crude 3 4 protein for a period of 56 days. A total of 96 C. gariepinus broodstock (mean weight 884.00± 2.83g) were randomly distributed in triplicate into 12 fibre tanks at a stocking density of eight fish per treatment (4 males and 4 females). Biological evaluation and reproductive indices were measured. The result of this study showed that fish fed experimental diets significantly improved performance such as weight gain, specific growth rate, and feed conversion ratio. Reproductive indices were significantly higher (P< 0.05) in fish fed thorn apple seed mealbased diets compared to the control. Dietary supplementation of thorn apple seed mealbased diet at 0.5% inclusion levels showed better performance in terms of growth and reproductive indices. Incorporating thorn apple seed in the diets enhanced growth and reproductive indices of the C. gariepinus broodstock.

 

 

 

Certaines plantes ont été considérées comme une bonne source de médecine naturelle et d'antioxydants, capables de prévenir le stress et les maladies potentielles chez les animaux. Ainsi, les effets de Thorn Apple Seed (TAS) ont été étudiés sur les performances de croissance et les indices de reproduction de Clarias gariepinus. Quatre régimes expérimentaux composés de contrôle (0 %), de TAS2 (0,5 %), de TAS3 (1,0 %) et de TAS4 (2,0 %) ont été nourris deux fois par jour à 3 % de poids corporel de 40 % de protéines brutes pendant une période de 56 jours. Un total de 96 géniteurs de C. gariepinus (poids moyen 884,00 ± 2,83 g) ont été répartis au hasard en triple dans 12 bacs en fibre à une densité de stockage de huit poissons par traitement (4 mâles et 4 femelles). L'évaluation biologique et les indices de reproduction ont été mesurés. Le résultat de cette étude a montré que les poissons nourris avec des régimes expérimentaux amélioraient considérablement les performances telles que le gain de poids, le taux de croissance spécifique et le taux de conversion alimentaire. Les indices de reproduction étaient significativement plus élevés (P < 0,05) dans les régimes à base de farine de pépins de pomme épineux nourris de poissons par rapport au témoin. Une supplémentation alimentaire à base de farine de pépins de pomme épineux à des niveaux d'inclusion de 0,5% a montré de meilleures performances en termes d'indices de croissance et de reproduction. L'incorporation de pépins de pomme épineuse dans les régimes alimentaires a amélioré les indices de croissance et de reproduction du stock de géniteurs de C. gariepinus

Author Biographies

S. E. Olusola, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology

C. A. Aladegboye, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,

Department of Biological Sciences (Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme)

F. D. Amulejoye, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, School of Agriculture

T. A Fatoba, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa,

Department of Animal Production and Health

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Published

2022-01-18

How to Cite

Olusola, . S. E., Aladegboye, C. A., Amulejoye, . F. D., & Fatoba, T. A. (2022). Assessment of dietary supplementation of thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed on growth and reproductive performance of Clarias gariepinus broodstock. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 48(6), 56–64. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v48i6.3277

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