Effect of supplements on feed utilization of Tigray Highland sheep fed a basal diet of barley straw
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02444-x
Abstract: The feeding experiment was conducted at Ofla district, southern Tigray, North Ethiopia, to investigate feed utilization, diet digestibility, and its economic feasibility under different supplementation options. Twenty-four yearling intact growing lambs were used in randomized… read more here.
Keywords: seed; barley straw; matter; wheat bran ... See more keywords
Dietary combination of chitosan nanoparticle and thymol affects feed utilization, digestive enzymes, antioxidant status, and intestinal morphology of Oreochromis niloticus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734577
Abstract: Abstract Currently, the use of phytogenic additives and nanoparticles formulation in fish diets raises great worldwide interest. However, studies on the outcomes of their combination in farmed fish feeding are scarce. Hence, an experiment was… read more here.
Keywords: oreochromis niloticus; digestive enzymes; feed utilization; chitosan nanoparticle ... See more keywords
Effects of feeding frequency on growth, feed utilization, digestive enzyme activity and body composition of Litopenaeus vannamei in biofloc-based zero-exchange intensive systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735079
Abstract: Abstract An eight-week feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of daily feeding frequency on the growth, feed utilization, digestive enzyme activity and body composition of Litopenaeus vannamei juvenile reared in biofloc-based zero-exchange intensive… read more here.
Keywords: feeding frequency; growth feed; feed utilization; biofloc ... See more keywords
Replacing soybean meal with distillers dried grains solubles on growth performance and feed utilization in catfish Clarias magur fingerlings
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-00246-5
Abstract: The present study explored the feasibility of the use of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to replace soybean meal (SBM) in the diet of magur, Clarias magur fingerlings. The experimental feeds were formulated by… read more here.
Keywords: magur; magur fingerlings; growth; feed utilization ... See more keywords
Modulation of growth performance, feed utilization, and physiological traits in redbelly Tilapia (Tilapia zillii) through environmental and sex-based interactions.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13918
Abstract: This study explored the combined influence of tank color, stocking density, and gender on Tilapia zillii's performance and well-being. In this 120-day trial, 320 T. zillii, each initially weighing 10.0 ± 0.1 g/fish, were distributed among 24 tanks.… read more here.
Keywords: zillii; sex; green tanks; density ... See more keywords
Functional Red Palm Oil as A Fish Oil Alternative on Growth, Feed Utilization, and Coloration in Giant Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii
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DOI: 10.17576/jsm-2025-5402-01
Abstract: Functional red palm oil (FRPO), rich in bioactive compounds, enhances digestion, metabolism, immune function, and coloration in aquatic species. Given Malaysia’s robust palm oil industry, investigating FRPO as a sustainable, locally-sourced lipid alternative for aquaculture… read more here.
Keywords: palm oil; coloration; feed utilization; growth ... See more keywords
Effects of Dietary Microalgae Inclusion on Feed Utilization, Morphological and Chemical Characteristics and Body Health in Fish: Advantages and Disadvantages
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DOI: 10.18805/ijar.bf-1748
Abstract: Background: Dietary microalgae inclusion in small or large amounts to fish species is considered one of the sources for improving nutritional values and productive performances throughout the world. Methods: The microalgae are classified through light… read more here.
Keywords: advantages disadvantages; microalgae inclusion; body health; microalgae ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Astaxanthin as a Feed Supplement to Improve Growth Performance and Feed Utilization in Aquaculture Animals: A Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox14050609
Abstract: Aquaculture, a vital component of global food supply, faces challenges from environmental stressors that compromise aquatic animal health and productivity. Astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid antioxidant, has shown promise in enhancing growth and stress resilience in… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; feed; feed utilization; growth ... See more keywords
Effect of a New Feed Daphnia magna (Straus, 1820), as a Fish Meal Substitute on Growth, Feed Utilization, Histological Status, and Economic Revenue of Grey Mullet, Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus 1758)
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DOI: 10.3390/su13137093
Abstract: The formulator of aquatic diets is part of a continuous search for alternative protein sources instead of depreciated fish meal. The utilization of zooplankton as a feed ingredient is an interesting trend due to their… read more here.
Keywords: replacement; fish meal; meal; feed utilization ... See more keywords
Comparative impact of synthetic and natural animal-derived carotenoids on growth, feed utilization, and pigment enhancement in Amphiprion ocellaris
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DOI: 10.47853/fas.2025.e2
Abstract: Coloration significantly influences the perceived value and consumer acceptance of ornamental fish within the aquarist community. Carotenoids, pigments essential for coloration, are primarily responsible for the vibrant hues observed in ornamental fish. This investigation assessed… read more here.
Keywords: coloration; growth feed; amphiprion ocellaris; growth ... See more keywords