The present study was conducted to
investigate the efficacy of a Chenopodium
album aqueous methanolic
extract supplementation on the immunological and haematological indices, digestive enzyme activity and growth
performance of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). C. album was added to a basal
diet at the rate of 0 (CA0), 0.1 (CA0.1), 0.5 (CA0.5) and 1 g kg−1 (CA1), and C. carpio was fed this diet for 45 days. Respiratory burst activity
was significantly increased in all experimental groups on days
15 and 30 compared to the
control (P < 0.05). Lysozyme activity was
significantly increased over all sampling times
compared to the control except in CA1 (P < 0.05). Myeloperoxidase activities were significantly
increased in all experimental groups compared to the control
(P < 0.05). Haematological parameters were significantly decreased compared to the control
(P < 0.05). Trypsin and lipase
activities were significantly increased in CA0.5 and CA1 compared to the
control (P < 0.05). Amylase
activity was significantly improved in all experimental groups compared to the control
(P < 0.05). Final weight, weight
gain and SGR were significantly enhanced in CA0.1 and CA1 compared to the control
(P < 0.05). FCR was
not different in any of
the experimental group (P > 0.05). These results demonstrate that dietary supplementation with an aqueous methanolic extract has beneficial effects on the immune
responses, digestive enzyme activity and growth performance of C. carpio.
Chenopodium album common carp (Cyprinus carpio) haematology immunological indices digestive enzyme activity
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 29, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | May 16, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 33 Issue: 2 |