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Effects of Dietary Supplement of Basil Extract on Biochemical and Immunological Parameters and Growth Performance in Oncorhynchus mykiss Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-27 Mohammad Foad Noorbakhsh, Mehran Ghaemi, Amin Gholamhosseini, Amir Ali Heidari
Ocimum basilicum has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of O. basilicum extract on growth yield, safety, and marinating physiologic functions of the rainbow trout. The fish were fed with food rations containing 0%, 1%, 2%, and 3% of basil extract. Basil extract, especially at 1% concentration food ration, significantly
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Improving Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Utilization with Sodium Butyrate in Nile Tilapia Diets: Effects on Growth Performance, Intestinal Histology, Antioxidative Response, and Blood Biomarkers Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-26 Fify F. El-Desouky, Mostafa A. Ibrahim, Ibrahim M. Abd El-Razek, El-Said M. El-Nabawy, Asem A. Amer, Amr I. Zaineldin, Mahmoud S. Gewaily, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood
Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meal was introduced to aquafeed as a suitable protein source to replace fish meal (FM) and soybean meal and, thereby, consistent aquaculture production. However, mealworms should be added at adequate levels due to the presence of antinutritional factors such as chitin. Consequently, sodium butyrate (SB) is suggested to improve feed quality and ensure aquatic animals’
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Effects of the Replacement of Dietary Fishmeal by the Blend of Tenebrio molitor Meal, Chlorella Meal, Clostridium Autoethanogenum Protein, and Cottonseed Protein Concentrate on Growth, Protein Utilization, and Intestinal Health of Gibel Carp (Carassius gibelio, CAS Ⅴ) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-25 Yongning Yu, Xing Wang, Junyan Jin, Dong Han, Xiaoming Zhu, Haokun Liu, Zhimin Zhang, Yunxia Yang, Shouqi Xie
The trial was conducted to investigate the effects of the replacement of dietary fishmeal (FM) by the blend of Tenebrio molitor meal (TMM), Chlorella meal (CM), Clostridium autoethanogenum protein (CAP), cottonseed protein concentrate (CPC) on growth, protein utilization and intestinal health of gibel carp (Carassius gibelio, CAS Ⅴ). The FM-based diet was used as the control, and the blended proteins
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Effects of Different Astaxanthin Sources on Fillet Coloration and Energy Deposition in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-25 Xiaoxue Meng, Fumei Yang, Lulu Zhu, Lingli Zhan, Toru Numasawa, Junming Deng
A 9-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of different dietary sources of astaxanthin on fillet coloration, texture, and nutrient composition in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Eight diets were formulated to contain 0, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 mg/kg astaxanthin from wall-broken Haematococcus pluvialis (WBHPA), 100 mg/kg astaxanthin from wall-unbroken H. pluvialis (WUHPA)
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Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal vs. Soy Protein Concentrate Meal: A Comparative Digestibility Study in Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-23 Richard Le Boucher, Weiqiang Chung, Jessalin Ng Kai Lin, Lydia Shun En Tan, Co Sin Lee
Black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFM) from Hermetia illucens has emerged as a dependable protein source in aquaculture. This study aimed to assess BSFM’s digestibility in barramundi juveniles and compare it to soy protein concentrate meal (SPCM). Four diets (control, 30% BSFM; 30% SPCM; and commercial feed control) were tested on 1,800 barramundi juveniles (weight: 71.1 g) over 51 days in a recirculating
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Black Soldier Fly Oil in Different Lipid Diets Could Regulate Tissue Lipid Metabolism and Fatty Acid Composition of Juvenile Mirror Carp Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-20 Xinxin Xu, Beibei Ji, Ronghua Lu, Hong Ji
In the present study, our aim was to assess the effect of dietary black soldier fly oil (BSFO) with different lipid contents on the growth performance, body composition, lipid metabolism, and related gene expression in juvenile mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio var. specularis). An 8-week feeding trial was conducted using four isonitrogenous diets (32.0% crude protein) containing two lipid levels: 6% (control
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(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-O-Gallate Regulates Muscle Growth, Antioxidant Status, and Nutritional Composition of Juvenile Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-20 Jiali Mi, Dan Liu, Shaoyang Zhi, Xiao Yan, Chaobin Qin, Xinxin Xu, Luming Wang, Guoxing Nie
Among the polyphenolic compounds commonly found in green tea, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is known to have various functions, including the promotion of antioxidant and myofiber growth in mammals. However, the effect of EGCG on common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) remains poorly understood. To evaluate the role of EGCG on juvenile common carp, 255 fish (initial weight 17.33 ± 0.34 g) were fed
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Cholesterol Modifies Nutritional Values and Flavor Qualities in Female Swimming Crab (Portunus trituberculatus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-7 Tingting Zhu, Min Jin, Hongyu Peng, Wenli Zhao, Yuedong Shen, Shichao Xie, Qicun Zhou
The quality of crustacean aquatic products is affected by feed. Cholesterol (CHO), an essential element for crustacean growth, has been widely supplemented in diet, but its food quality regulation remains unclear. The study aimed to investigate the effects of different dietary CHO levels (0.12%, 1.00%, and 2.50%) on the nutritional value and flavor quality in the edible parts of female swimming crabs
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Effect of Moringa oleifera, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, and Their Combination on Growth Performance, Digestive Enzymes, Immunity, and Microbiota in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-4 Mingxuan Guan, Junfeng Guan, Haotian Zhang, Dikuang Peng, Xiaotong Wen, Xiaoyong Zhang, Qing Pan
To exploit aquatic animals’ feed resources and functional ingredients and additives, this experiment investigated the effects (a 2 × 2 factorial trial) and mechanism of woody plants and probiotics on Nile tilapia. Each treatment group was randomly assigned triplicate nets of 40 fish (initial body weight of 35.04 ± 0.01 g) in 12 tanks for 56 days. Fish were fed four diets, including a CON–CON diet (with
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Betaine Alleviates High-Fat Diet Induced Excessive Lipid Deposition in Gibel Carp Hepatopancreas and L8824 Cells by Enhancing VLDL Secretion through HNF4α/MTTP Pathway Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-4 Xiaojing Dong, Jianqiao Wang, Mengjie Zhao, Xuedi Du, Hongying Fan, Yuanyuan Fu, Zhiyuan Gong, Shuyan Miao
Betaine, a methyl donor, plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism. Previous studies have shown that appropriate betaine supplementation in a high-fat diet reduces triglycerides (TG) of serum and hepatopancreas in fish. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study examined whether betaine can enhance the secretion of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and sought to identify the specific
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Dietary Supplementation of Astragalus membranaceus Extract Affects Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Response, and Energy Metabolism of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-3-1 Xuanshu He, Anqi Chen, Zhihong Liao, Jian Zhong, Anda Cheng, Xinghua Xue, Fuyuan Li, Mengdie Chen, Rong Yao, Wei Zhao, Jin Niu
The present study investigated the effects of Astragalus membranaceus extract (AME) on growth performance, immune response, and energy metabolism of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Seven diets containing 0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, and 0.6% AME (Con, AME0.1, AME0.2, AME0.3, AME0.4, AME0.5, and AME0.6 groups) were formulated and fed to M. salmoides for 8 weeks. Final body weight
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Effects of Dietary Aflatoxin B1 on Hybrid Grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × Epinephelus lanceolatus ♂) Growth, Intestinal Health, and Muscle Quality Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-20 Hao Liu, Ruitao Xie, Weibin Huang, Yuanzhi Yang, Menglong Zhou, Baiquan Lu, Biao Li, Beiping Tan, Xiaohui Dong
This study investigated the effects of varying doses of dietary aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on the growth, intestinal health, and muscle quality of hybrid grouper. Four diets with varying AFB1 concentrations (0, 30, 445, and 2,230 μg kg−1) were used. Elevating AFB1 concentrations led to a decline in growth indexes, specifically the weight gain rate and the specific growth rate, although the survival rate remained
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A Comparative Study on Effects of Three Butyric Acid-Producing Additives on the Growth Performance, Non-specific Immunity, and Intestinal Microbiota of the Sea Cucumber Apostichopus japonicus Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-17 Longzhen Liu, Cong Wei, Yongmei Li, Mingyang Wang, Yuze Mao, Xiangli Tian
The providers of butyric acid, Clostridium butyricum (CB), sodium butyrate (SB), and tributyrin (TB), have been extensively studied as aquafeed additives in recent years. However, no comparative study has been reported on the probiotic effects of CB, SB, and TB as feed additives on sea cucumber (Apostichopus japonicus). A 63-day feeding trial was performed to assess the effects of dietary live cells
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Combined Replacement of Fishmeal and Fish Oil by Poultry Byproduct Meal and Mixed Oil: Effects on the Growth Performance, Body Composition, and Muscle Quality of Tiger Puffer Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-15 Lili Zhao, Lin Li, Feiran Zhang, Peng Li, Yanlu Li, Jian Liu, Yuliang Wei, Mengqing Liang, Qiang Ma, Houguo Xu
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of combined replacement of fishmeal (FM) and fish oil (FO) with poultry byproduct meal (PBM) and mixed oil (MO, poultry oil: coconut oil = 1 : 1) on growth performance, body composition and muscle quality of tiger puffer (Takifugu rubripes). Fish with an average initial body weight of 14.29 g were selected for the feeding experiment. FM accounting for 0%, 5%
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The P4’ Peptide-Carrying Bacillus subtilis in Cottonseed Meal Improves the Chinese Mitten Crab Eriocheir sinensis Innate Immunity, Redox Defense, and Growth Performance Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-12 Chao-Fan He, Wei Xiong, Xiang-Fei Li, Guang-Zhen Jiang, Ling Zhang, Zi-Shang Liu, Wen-Bin Liu
This study developed a recombinant Bacillus subtilis to carry the LGSPDVIVIR peptide (cmP4) isolated from the hydrolyzed products of cottonseed meal with excellent antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties in vitro. It was carried as a tandem of five cmP4 peptides (cmP4’) to be stably expressed on a large scale. Then, its effectiveness was evaluated in Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) based
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Evaluation of Dietary Essential Amino Acid Supplementation on Growth, Digestive Capacity, Antioxidant, and Intestine Health of the Juvenile Redclaw Crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-8 Zongzheng Jiang, Dunwei Qian, Zhenye Liang, Sen Wu, Fenglu Han, Chang Xu, Meili Chi, Erchao Li
The present study was an 8-week feeding trial investigating the effects of lysine and threonine supplementation in vegetable-based diets on growth, antioxidative capacity, and gut microbiota of juvenile redclaw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus (initial weight 11.52 ± 0.23 g). The lysine and threonine were supplemented to formulate five isonitrogenous (37%) and isolipidic (9%) diets containing 0% (control)
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Effects of Dietary Phytol Supplementation on Growth Performance, Immunological Parameters, Intestinal Bacteria, and Prevention of Oxidative Stress Following Transportation of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Saman Ahani, Sara Ahani, Morteza Yousefi, Ali Taheri Mirghaed, Afaf N. Abdel Rahman
Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, (2.00 ± 0.02 g) were reared in 16 70-L tanks (40 individual/tank) and fed diets (approx. 345 g/kg protein, approx. 87 g/kg crude fat) containing 0 (CTL), 75 (PH-75), 150 (PH-150), and 300 (PH-300) mg/kg phytol (n = 4). After 60 days of feeding (4% daily), growth performance, humoral immune parameters, and gut bacteria were analyzed. Also, hepatic antioxidant parameters
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Comparison of Lysophospholipids and Bile Acids on the Growth Performance, Lipid Deposition, and Intestinal Health of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-2-7 Ming-Yang Bao, Zhe Wang, Waldo G. Nuez-Ortín, Guiping Zhao, Marleen Dehasque, Zhen-Yu Du, Mei-Ling Zhang
Lysophospholipids (LPLs) and bile acids (BA) are commonly used as emulsifiers in aquaculture. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation of LPLs or BA on the growth performance, lipid deposition, and intestinal health of largemouth juveniles. Fish were randomly allotted into three groups in quadruplicate and fed with a basal diet (CON) or diets containing 300 mg/kg LPLs (LPLs),
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Effects of Antarctic Krill Meal in Diet on Reproductive Performance and Embryo Quality of Eriocheir sinensis Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-31 Xiaorong Huang, Ru Tan, Zhi Geng, Tao Zhang, Guangpeng Feng, Gang Yang, Feng Zhao, Ping Zhuang
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the impact of dietary Antarctic krill meal on the reproductive performance and embryo quality of the Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis. Three diets were formulated, incorporating varying levels of Antarctic krill meal at 0% (Diet K0), 10% (Diet K10), and 20% (Diet K20), with a control group fed razor clam Sinonovacula constricta. Each diet was
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The Role of Cholesterol during the Ovarian Maturation and Lipid Metabolism of Female Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-31 Huixing Guo, Haokun Hua, Jianfeng Wang, Wei Qiang, Xiaoe Xiang, Wenbin Liu, Guangzhen Jiang
In previous study, we found that the cholesterol requirement of Eriocheir sinensis was 0.27%, to further investigate the effects of cholesterol on health status, ovarian maturation, and lipid metabolism of female Eriocheir sinensis broodstock. Two diets containing 0% and 0.25% (actually 0.05% and 0.27%) cholesterol were fed to the female crabs (average weight: 49.21 ± 0.11 g) for 4 months and sampled
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Effects of Dietary Sodium Propionate on Growth Performance, Fillet Texture, Hematologic and Plasma Biochemical Parameter, Immune Responses, and Intestine Histology of Juvenile Trachinotus ovatus Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-27 Pengwei Xun, Qianqian Huang, Dexiang Feng, Wei Yu, Yukai Yang, Xusheng Guo, Heizhao Lin
Seven graded levels of sodium propionate (SP) diets with 0 (SP1), 0.2% (SP2), 0.4% (SP3), 0.6% (SP4), 0.8% (SP5), 1.0% (SP6), and 1.2% (SP7) were prepared to feed Trachinotus ovatus (initial body weight: 8.64 ± 0.08 g) for 56 days. The results showed that increasing dietary SP levels quadratically increased significantly final body weight (FBW), weight gain rate (WGR), and specific growth rate (SGR)
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Comparative Study on the Effects of Four Plant Protein Sources on the Liver and Intestinal Health of Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-24 Shibin Yao, Wenjian Li, Chunfang Cai, Chengrui Wang, Jia Kang, Honglin Hu, Ping Wu, Xiamin Cao, Yuantu Ye
The effects of plant protein sources (PPSs) on the health of the liver and intestine of the largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides, were compared to verify the potential damaging effects of dietary fiber (DF). A diet containing 55% fish meal (FM) was used as the control. The test diets contained 25% soybean meal (SBM), rapeseed meal (RSM), cottonseed meal, or peanut meal, and the FM content was decreased
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Growth and Hepatopancreas Health of Juvenile Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis) Fed Different Levels of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal for Fish Meal Replacement Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-23 Han Wang, Erchao Li, Qincheng Huang, Jiadai Liu, Yixin Miao, Xiaodan Wang, Chuanjie Qin, Jianguang Qin, Liqiao Chen
A 56-day feeding trial assessed the effects of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) on the growth performance and hepatopancreas health of juvenile Eriocheir sinensis. Six isoproteic and isolipidic diets with 0% (FM), 10% (BSFLM10), 20% (BSFLM20), 30% (BSFLM30), 40% (BSFLM40), or 50% (BSFLM50) replacement of fish meal by BSFLM were formulated. Compared to FM, replacing 10%–40% of fish meal with BSFLM
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Inositol Inclusion Affects Growth, Body Composition, Antioxidant Performance, and Lipid Metabolism of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-19 Yinglin Xu, Ye Gong, Songlin Li, Yue Zhou, Zhixiao Ma, Ganfeng Yi, Naisong Chen, Weilong Wang, Xuxiong Huang
The present study explored the effects of inositol on growth performance, body composition, antioxidant performance, and lipid metabolism of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Six isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets containing 0 mg/kg (G1, control), 125 mg/kg (G2), 250 mg/kg (G3), 375 mg/kg (G4), 500 mg/kg (G5), and 625 mg/kg (G6) inositol were prepared and fed to cultured fish (initial weight:
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Effects of Tannic Acid Supplementation of a High-Carbohydrate Diet on the Growth, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Antioxidant Capacity, Digestive Enzyme Activity, and Liver and Intestinal Health of Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-18 Yi Wang, Jianjun Wu, Luoxin Li, Yuanfeng Yao, Chiqing Chen, Yucong Hong, Yi Chai, Wei Liu
We investigated the effects of dietary tannic acid (TA) supplementation of a high-carbohydrate diet on growth, feed utilization, whole-body proximate composition, serum biochemical indicators, antioxidant capacity, digestive enzyme activity, and liver and intestinal health of juvenile largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides (initial mean weight: 8.08 ± 0.08 g). Five diets were prepared, including a
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Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Aquaculture: What Goes Right, What Goes Wrong? A Scientific-Based Snapshot Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-11 Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Moslem Sharifinia, Maurício Gustavo Coelho Emerenciano
Aquaculture is a crucial industry that can help meet the increasing demand for aquatic protein products and provide employment opportunities in coastal areas and beyond. If incorrectly manage, traditional aquaculture methods can have negative impacts on the environment and natural resources, including water pollution and overuse of wild fish stocks as aquafeed ingredients. Biofloc technology (BFT)
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Dietary Selenium Nanoparticles Improved Growth and Health Indices in Asian Seabass (Lates calcarifer) Juveniles Reared in High Saline Water Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-10 Hamzeh Mohtashemipour, Takavar Mohammadian, Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Mehrzad Mesbah, Abdolhossein Jangaran Nejad
A 60-day study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary selenium nanoparticles (SeNP) on growth, digestive enzymes, and health status of Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer, 46.5 ± 0.2 g) juveniles reared in high saline water (48 ppt). Five levels of SeNP were added to a basal diet (45% protein, 15% lipid), including control (0), 0.5 (SeNP0.5), 1.0 (SeNP1), 2 (SeNP2), and 4 (SeNP4) mg SeNP kg−1
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Effects of Fishmeal Substitution with Mealworm Meals (Tenebrio molitor and Alphitobius diaperinus) on the Growth, Physiobiochemical Response, Digesta Microbiome, and Immune Genes Expression of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-6 H-Michael Habte-Tsion, Matt Hawkyard, Wendy M. Sealey, David Bradshaw, Kala-Mallik Meesala, Deborah A. Bouchard
A 12-week growth trial was conducted to assess the effects of mealworm meals, as a substitution for fishmeal, on the growth, physiobiochemical responses, digesta microbiome, and immune-related genes expression of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Twenty Atlantic salmon parr (38.5 ± 0.1 g, initial weight) were stocked into each of 16 tanks in a recirculating aquaculture system. A fishmeal-based diet (100%
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Evaluation of Phytase Impact on In Vitro Protein and Phosphorus Bioaccessibility of Two Lupin Species for Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-1-3 Rosendo L. Azcuy, Matías E. Casaretto, Lorenzo Márquez, Adrián J. Hernández, Gabriel A. Morales
Legumes are an important source of protein, lipids, and other essential nutrients. As the demand for protein and lipids continues to surge on a global scale, there is a growing interest in incorporating legumes into aquafeeds. This shift is driven not only by the escalating growth of the aquaculture sector in recent years but also by the imperative to diminish the dependency on traditional resources
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Effects of Dietary Fish Meal Replacement with Composite Mixture of Chicken Meal, Krill Meal, and Plant Proteins on Growth, Physiological Metabolism, and Intestinal Microbiota of Chinese Perch (Siniperca chuatsi) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Liyun Ding, Jiacheng Chen, Yanping Zhang, Jun Xiao, Xiandong Xu, Haixing Zhang, Qingtang Chen, Yuxiang Zhao, Wenjing Chen
This trial aimed to investigate the influence of graded replacing fish meal (D1: 0.00%, D2: 27.27%, and D3: 54.55%) with mixed protein ingredients (i.e., chicken meal, krill meal, fermented soybean meal, and soy protein concentrate) on the growth performance, muscle nutritional composition, blood biochemical indices, gut bacterial community, and transcriptome of Chinese perch. Two hundred seventy Chinese
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Effects of Dietary Bile Acids on Growth Performance, Lipid Deposition, and Intestinal Health of Rice Field Eel (Monopterus albus) Fed with High-Lipid Diets Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Wei Lei, Jiamin Li, Peng Fang, Shanshan Wu, Yao Deng, Ao Luo, Zhengwei He, Mo Peng
The purpose of this trial was to study the positive effects of bile acids (BAs) on growth performance and intestinal health of rice field eel fed with high-lipid diets (HLDs). Rice field eels (initial weight 17.00 ± 0.10 g) were divided into four groups, each group containing four repetitions and feeding with different isonitrogenous diet: control diet containing 7% lipid content, HLDs containing the
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Effects of Synthetic Astaxanthin on the Growth Performance, Pigmentation, Antioxidant Capacity, and Immune Response in Black Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Qiang Chen, Shuting Huang, Jieyu Dai, Congcong Wang, Songming Chen, Yuanxin Qian, Yangyang Gong, Tao Han
Synthetic astaxanthin is an effective nutritional strategy for improving shrimp body color and promoting growth. However, the optimal amount of astaxanthin in feed also varies with the synthetic technology and purity. In the present study, five diets containing different doses of synthetic astaxanthin (0% (CON), 0.02% (AX0.02), 0.04% (AX0.04), 0.08% (AX0.08), and 0.16% (AX0.16)) were administered to
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Effects of Different Aquafeed Sources on Growth Performance, Oxidative Capacity, and Fatty Acid Profile of Three Carps Reared in the Semi-Intensive Composite Culture System Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Talha Zulfiqar, Muhammad Sajjad Sarwar, Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Mohammed F. El Basuini, Hala Saber Khalil
The current experiment is designed to evaluate the effect of different aquafeeds (farm-made versus commercial) on growth, body composition, oxidative capacity, and fatty acid profile in the semi-intensive composite culture system. For this, 1,100 fingerlings/acre having initial body weight and length, Labeo rohita (61.34 g, 171 mm), Catla catla (71.45 g, 181 mm), and Cyprinus carpio (30.80 g, 91 mm)
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Effects of Dietary Fish Meal Replaced by Fish Steak Meal on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Intestinal Health and Microflora, Inflammatory Response, and Protein Metabolism of Large Yellow Croaker Larimichthys crocea Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Dianguang Zhang, Yunzong Zheng, Xuexi Wang, Dejuan Wang, Hongjie Luo, Wenbo Zhu, Weini Zhang, Zhengbang Chen, Jianchun Shao
Although fish steak meal (FSM) is a potentially available protein source, its efficiency as a fish meal (FM) substitute remains unclear to date. To this end, this study was carried out to determine the effects of dietary FM replaced by FSM on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal health and microflora, inflammatory response, and protein metabolism of large yellow croaker. Five isolipidic
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Nutrient Digestibility and Retention of Potential Feed Ingredients for Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss W.) Aquaculture in Iran Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Hamed Salehi, Stefan Reiser, Ulfert Focken
To overcome the aquafeed challenges for aquaculture in Iran, the world’s largest rainbow trout producer, the nutrient digestibility and retention of eight rendered poultry by-products, and two plant protein sources were investigated. The test ingredients were added to a casein-based semipurified reference diet as control diet and fed to juvenile rainbow trout in three runs. During the experimental
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High Levels of Vitamin A in Plant-Based Diets for Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata) Juveniles, Effects on Growth, Skeletal Anomalies, Bone Molecular Markers, and Histological Morphology Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 David Dominguez, Daniel Montero, Maria Jesus Zamorano, Pedro L. Castro, Joseane da Silva, Ramon Fontanillas, Marisol Izquierdo
Substitution of fish-based ingredients may alter the nutritional profile of the feeds, including the vitamin contents, ultimately leading to unbalanced vitamin supply. Vitamin A plays an essential role in epithelium preservation, cell differentiation, reproduction, and vision. It also intervenes in skeletogenesis through chondrocytes development. Therefore, low levels of vitamin A may cause poor growth
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Dietary Cholesterol Requirements of Large Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-5 Juan Tian, Wenfu Xiao, Weihua Gao, Jianmin Zhang, Liangzi Xu, Mingzhu Li, Hongwei Liang, Ningning Xie, Lixue Dong, Jie Li
To investigate the dietary cholesterol requirements of large red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), crayfish (initial body weight: 13.49 ± 0.22 g) were hand-fed six diets containing 2.47 (C0), 4.27 (C1), 6.80 (C2), 8.77 (C3), 11.74 (C4), and 14.24 (C5) g/kg cholesterol. After 8 weeks of feeding, the maximum weight gain rate and specific growth rate occurred in group C4. The lowest feed conversion
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Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Retention in Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar L., Fed Diets with Fermented Sugar Kelp, Saccharina latissima Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Sahar Sartipiyarahmadi, Antony J. Prabhu Philip, Harald Sveier, Silje Steinsund, Erik-Jan Lock, Angelico Madaro, Tom Johnny Hansen, Martin Wiech, Øivind Strand, Jan Vidar Jakobsen, Marleen E. van der Heide, Jan Værum Nørgaard, Sofie C. Remø
Using low trophic marine resources such as sugar kelp (Saccharina latissimi) is of great interest to increase the circular food production in the ocean. Sugar kelp does, however, contain high levels of carbohydrates and iodine and does not have considerable levels of protein and lipids, which may make it less suitable as a feeding ingredient. A 10-week feeding trial was done to investigate the effect
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Effects of Apple Polyphenols and Taurine on Growth Performance, Tissue Morphology, and Lipid and Glucose Metabolism in Rice Field Eel (Monopterus albus) Fed High Oxidized Fish Oil Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Shanshan Wu, Jiamin Li, Yao Deng, Peng Fang, Wei Lei, Ao Luo, Zhengwei He, Liufeng Xiong, Gang Yang, Vikas Kumar, Mo Peng
The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of apple polyphenols (AP) and taurine (TA) on the growth performance, tissue morphology, and lipid and glucose metabolism in rice field eel fed diets with high oxidized fish oil (OFO). A 10-week feeding experiment was conducted using juveniles (initial body weight 16.66 ± 0.02 g) fed five different diets. Three diets were formulated with various
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Effects of Dietary Mannan Oligosaccharides on Growth, Nonspecific Immunity and Tolerance to Salinity Stress and Streptococcus iniae Challenge in Golden Pompano, Trachinotus ovatus Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Hoang Do-Huu, Hue Thi Nguyet Nguyen, Hai Thi Vo
The effects of dietary supplementation with mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) on growth performance, haematological parameters, abundance of intestinal Vibrio spp., immune response, and tolerance to low salinity stress and Streptococcus iniae challenge were evaluated in pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). Pompano (3.24 ± 0.45 g) were fed six diets including a basal diet as control, and the basal diets supplemented
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Dietary Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) Improves Nonspecific Immune Response of Chinese Rice Field Eel (Monopterus albus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Haichao Deng, Huamei Yue, Rui Ruan, Huan Ye, Zhong Li, Chuangju Li
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has been recognized as a potential additive for aquafeeds due to its beneficial biological functions. In order to evaluate the potential application of EGCG in Chinese rice field eel (Monopterus albus), six isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets containing 0, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg EGCG were formulated and were fed to Monopterus albus (M. albus) for 9 weeks.
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Reducing Dietary Protein Content by Increasing Carbohydrates Is More Beneficial to the Growth, Antioxidative Capacity, Ion Transport, and Ammonia Excretion of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under Long-Term Alkalinity Stress Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Wei Liu, Chang Xu, Zhao Li, Liqiao Chen, Xiaodan Wang, Erchao Li
Alkalinity stress is the main stress experienced by aquatic animals in saline–alkali water, which hinders the aquaculture development and the utilization of water resources. The two-factor (2 × 3) test was adopted to study the influence of dietary protein to carbohydrate ratios on the energy metabolism of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) under different alkalinity stress levels. Three diets with
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Effects of Supplementary Kelp Feeding on the Growth, Gonad Yield, and Nutritional and Organoleptic Quality of Subadult Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) with Soya Lecithin Intake History Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Weixiao Di, Yuqing Heqiu, Dan Gou, Panke Gong, Jun Ding, Yaqing Chang, Rantao Zuo
A 23-week feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementary kelp feeding on the growth, gonad development, and nutritional and sensory properties of sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) with soya lecithin (SL) intake history. The feeding experiment was divided into experimental phase I and phase II. During phase I, 48 subadult sea urchins (initial weight: 6.28 ± 0
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The Assessment of Different Dietary Selenium Resources on Reproductive Performance, Spawning Indicators, and Larval Production of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticus) Broodfish Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Mohammed A. E. Naiel, El-Sayed H. Eissa, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Saadea Saadony, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Salah El-Sayed Sakr
This trial aimed to investigate whether dietary selenium form influenced the reproductive performance of red tilapia broodfish. Four experimental broodstock diets were prepared employing two types of selenium. The first diet was free of additives and acted as the control diet. While the other three formulated diets were supplemented with conventional selenium sources (sodium selenite, Na2SeO3; 1 mg/kg)
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Dietary Wood and Activated Charcoal Improved Ammonium Removal, Heavy Metals Detoxification, Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, Carcass Traits, and Histopathology of European Seabass Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Ashraf I. G. Elhetawy, Mohamed M. Abdel-Rahim, Ahmed E. Sallam, Shimaa A. Shahin, Ayman M. A. Lotfy, Mohammed F. El Basuini
A 120-day growth trial was completed to assess rearing water quality and fish performance in terms of growth, feed efficacy, digestive enzymes, immunity, and antioxidant activity of seabass fed an experimental diet (ED) supplemented with commercial wood charcoal (WC) and activated wood charcoal (AC). Three levels (0, 10, and 20 g) of WC and AC were administered, representing five treatments: control
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Effects of Fermented Soybean Meal Substituting Plant Protein and Fish Meal on Growth, Flesh Quality, and Intestinal Microbiota of Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-6 Beibei Guo, Lingling Huang, Xiaoqin Li, Yunfeng Chen, Tianyu Huang, Lizhou Ma, Xiangjun Leng
This study investigated the effects of replacing soybean meal (SM), corn gluten meal (CGM), and fish meal (FM) with fermented soybean meal (FSM) on growth performance, flesh quality, and intestinal microbiota of largemouth bass. In a diet with 400 g/kg FM inclusion (FSM-0), FSM was used to substitute 120 g/kg SM, 120 g/kg SM + 80 g/kg CGM, and 65 g/kg FM at the inclusion of 100 g/kg (FSM-10-SM), 200 g/kg
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Effect of Tea Polyphenols, α-Lipoic Acid and Their Joint Use on the Antioxidant and Lipid Metabolism Performance of Hybrid Grouper (♀Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × ♂E. lanceolatu) Fed with High-Lipid Diets Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Xiangxiang Suo, Xiaobo Yan, Beiping Tan, Simiao Pan, Tao Li, Hao Liu, Weibin Huang, Shuang Zhang, Yuanzhi Yang, Xiaohui Dong
This study investigated tea polyphenols (TP), α-lipoic acid (ALA) and their joint use on the antioxidant and lipid metabolic performance of hybrid grouper (♀Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × ♂E. lanceolatu) took food with high-fat diets. Six high-lipid diets with isonitrogen (50% of dry matter) and isolipid (17% of dry value) were designed, in which a total content of 1,000 mg/kg additives were added to
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Methionine: An Indispensable Amino Acid in Cellular Metabolism and Health of Atlantic Salmon Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 M. Espe, A. C. Adam, T. Saito, K. H. Skjærven
Methionine is an indispensable amino acid with an important role as the main methyl donor in cellular metabolism for both fish and mammals. Metabolization of methionine to the methyl donor S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) has consequence for polyamine, carnitine, phospholipid, and creatine synthesis as well as epigenetic modifications such as DNA- and histone tail methylation. Methionine can also be converted
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Effects of Mulberry Leaf Extract on the Liver Function of Juvenile Spotted Sea Bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Sishun Zhou, Hao Lin, Lumin Kong, Jianrong Ma, Zhongying Long, Huihui Qin, Zhangfan Huang, Yi Lin, Longhui Liu, Zhongbao Li
In order to explore the effect of mulberry leaf extract (ELM) on the liver function of spotted sea bass, 360 fish with healthy constitution (average body weight 9.00 ± 0.02 g) were selected and randomly divided into six groups with three repetitions, and six groups of fish were randomly placed into 18 test tanks (200 L) with 20 fish per tank for the 52-day feeding test. Every day, the fish were fed
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Lycopene Alleviates the Adverse Effects of Feeding High-Lipid Diets to Hybrid Grouper (♀Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ×♂E. lanceolatus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Menglong Zhou, Hao Liu, Baiquan Lu, Biao Li, Weibin Huang, Beiping Tan, Yuanzhi Yang, Xiaohui Dong, Haitao Zhang
It has been found that high-lipid diets (HLDs) disrupt lipid metabolism in fish, leading to an excessive accumulation of lipids in various tissues of the fish body. The objective of this study was to investigate if the inclusion of lycopene (LCP) in an HLD may mitigate the adverse consequences of excessive dietary lipid intake in hybrid grouper (♀ Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × ♂ E. lanceolatus). The
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Study on Carbohydrate Metabolism in Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Longwei Xi, Qisheng Lu, Yulong Liu, Yulong Gong, Haokun Liu, Junyan Jin, Zhimin Zhang, Yunxia Yang, Xiaoming Zhu, Dong Han, Shouqi Xie
Excessive carbohydrate intake leads to metabolic disorders in fish. However, few literatures have reported the appropriate carbohydrate level for zebrafish, and the metabolic response to dietary carbohydrate remains largely unknown in zebrafish. This study assessed the responses of zebrafish and zebrafish liver cell line (ZFL) to different carbohydrate levels. In vivo results showed that ≥30% dietary
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Efficacy of an Insect-Based Diet with Addition of Probiotics on Growth, Proximate Composition, Enzymatic Efficiency, and Immune Response of Nile Tilapia Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Muhammad Naveed, Abdul Mateen, undefined Dureshahwar, Waqar Majeed, Muhammad Naeem, Yassir Khattab, Amor Hedfi, Fareeha Ansir, Manel Ben Ali
Insects are potential alternative protein sources to replace fish meal (FM) in aqua feed. The role of insect species as replacements in the aqua industry has been a hot debate in the current era. The present study evaluated the influence of FM replacement with insect-based meals (black soldier fly (BSF) and maggot fly) in the feed of Nile tilapia. Eight diets with graded replacement levels of FM were
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The Impact of Biofloc Technology on Water Quality in Aquaculture: A Systematic Meta-Analysis Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Yousef Ahmed Alkhamis, Airin Sultana, Shaikh Tareq Arafat, Muhammad Abdur Rouf, Sheikh Mustafizur Rahman, Roshmon Thomas Mathew, Nagarajan Ganesan, Afrin Sultana, Rashid Saleh Alngada, Raed Abdul Whed, Nouh Abdulaziz Aljaafari, Md. Moshiur Rahman
A technique called biofloc technology (BFT) is an environmentally friendly method for aquaculture in which a successful growing cycle depends on the maintenance and monitoring of water quality parameters. Studies have revealed that improving water quality in BFT and maintaining the safety range of the parameters can help to increase the growth performance of cultured species. Following a systematic
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The Combined Supplementation of AZOMITE and Citric Acid Promoted the Growth, Intestinal Health, Antioxidant, and Resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila for Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Yugui Zhang, Hongfei Huang, William T. H. Chang, Xiaoqin Li, Xiangjun Leng
Citric acid is an organic acid extensively used in feed industry, and AZOMITE is a hydrated aluminosilicate compound rich in rare earth elements and trace mineral elements. This study investigated the supplemental effects of AZOMITE and citric acid individual or in combination on the growth performance, intestinal microbiota, morphology, digestive enzyme activity, serum indexes, and disease resistance
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Sustainable Aquafeed Formulations Containing Insect Larval Meal and Grape Marc for the New Zealand Farmed Abalone Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Natalia Bullon, Andrea C. Alfaro, Moganakumaar Manivannan, Seyedehsara Masoomi Dezfooli, Ali Seyfoddin
The aquaculture industry has been criticised for the excessive use of fish meal (FM) in feeds due to the utilisation of wild fish in the formulation and the exacerbation of overfishing marine resources. Land-based abalone aquaculture mainly uses commercial feeds (CFs) to promote faster growth, which include FM as a primary protein component. Alternative ingredients, such as insect meal (IM) and grape
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Terrestrial Compound Protein Replacing Dietary Fishmeal Improved Digestive Enzyme Activity, Immune Response, Intestinal Microflora Composition, and Protein Metabolism of Golden Pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-4 Yongcai Ma, Zeliang Su, Fang Chen, Chao Xu, Kunsheng Jiang, Wenqiang An, Guanrong Zhang, Dizhi Xie, Shuqi Wang, Yewei Dong, Yuanyou Li
Terrestrial compound protein (Cpro) can be potentially used to replace fishmeal (FM) in the marine carnivorous teleost, golden pompano (Trachinotus ovatus). Four isonitrogenous (45%) and isolipidic (12%) diets named FM30, AP80, PP80, and CP80 were formulated. FM30 (control) contained 30% FM and 25% basic protein, while AP80, PP80, and CP80 only contained 6% FM, where 80% FM and 25% basic protein of
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Screening and Stability Analysis of Reference Genes for Gene Expression Normalization in Hybrid Yellow Catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) Fed Diets Containing Different Soybean Meal Levels Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-9-22 Chaohui Guo, Zihao Zhang, Meina Zhang, Guojun Guo, Guangqing Yu, Daoquan Zhao, Ming Li, Guoxi Li, Bianzhi Liu
In this study, we screened the expression stability of six reference genes (18S rRNA, β-actin, GAPDH, EF1a, B2M, and HPRT1) in hybrid yellow catfish (n = 6), considering the SBM levels, sampling time points, and different tissues. Four different statistical programs, BestKeeper, NormFinder, Genorm, and Delta Ct, combined with a method that comprehensively considered all results, were used to evaluate
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Optimizing Artemia Enrichment: A Low DHA/High EPA Protocol for Enhanced n-3 LC-HUFA Levels to Support Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) Larval Rearing Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-9-19 Javier Roo, Daniel Montero, Quirós-Pozo Raquel, Christian Monzón-Rivero, Marisol Izquierdo López
Most commercial products available for Artemia sp. enrichment include high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to boost its nutritional value, though with limited success. In this regard, the present study evaluated the alternative utilization of eicosapentaenoic acid (20 : 5n-3; EPA) oils to improve the n-3 long-chain highly unsaturated fatty acid content (n-3 LC-HUFA) in enriched Artemia sp. to
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Growth, Cannibalism, and 5-TH Metabolism in Pufferfish (Takifugu obscurus ♀ × Takifugu rubripes): The Role of Graded Levels of Dietary Tryptophan Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-9-9 Yuliang Wei, Xishuai Cui, Zhibing Zhou, Qiang Ma, Houguo Xu, Mengqing Liang
The objective of this study was to investigate the potential effect of graded levels of tryptophan on the growth, cannibalism, and 5-hydroxytryptpamine (5-TH) metabolism in pufferfish (Takifugu obscurus ♀ × Takifugu rubripes ♂). A 63-day feeding trial was performed wherein pufferfish were fed four diets. Three experimental diets were formulated with various levels of tryptophan based on the control
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Chemical and Physical Properties of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Fillet Following Prolonged Feeding with Insect Meal-Based Diets Aquacult. Nutr. (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-8-29 Askale Gebremichael, András Szabó, Zsuzsanna J. Sándor, Zoltán Nagy, Omeralfaroug Ali, Balázs Kucska
A 25-week experiment was undertaken to explore the effect of partial replacement of dietary fishmeal (FM) with black soldier fly meal (Hermetia illucens) (BS), mealworm meal (Tenebrio molitor) (MW), and a 1 : 1 mixture of both insect meals (BSMW) on fillet quality in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). A total of 96 fish with an average initial body weight of 248 ± 28 g were stocked into a recirculating