Effect of Mentha longifolia on Growth Performance, Body Chemical Composition and Liver Enzymes of Rainbow Trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss)
Subject Areas : Journal of Animal Biology
1 - Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Animal Science and Fisheries, Sari University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Sari, Iran
Keywords: Oregano, Carcass composition, Growth factor, Blood parameters, Rainbow trout,
Abstract :
Providing the nutritional needs of fish is one of the important elements in the success of the process of raising and keeping fish. Mentha longifolia plant is a well-known medicinal plant with various immune system stimulating, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of M. longifolia extract on growth performance, carcass quality, liver enzymes and blood parameters of rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss). For this purpose, the number of 240 rainbow trout with an average weight 10.17 ± 0.3 g were fed at 4 levels of 0 (control), 1, 2 and 3 g per kg of diet during 60 days. The results indicated that the highest ratio of WG, SGR and FCE and lowest FCR was observed in 1 g/kg extract concentration of M. longifolia (p < 0.05). The results indicated that the highest and lowest level of fat and protein was observed in 3 gr M. longifolia per kg diet and control respectively (p < 0.05). The lowest level of moister was observed in 3 gr M. longifolia per kg diet (p < 0.05). In terms of liver enzymes, no significant difference was observed between the treatments and the control (p > 0.05). In the results related to blood indices, the number of white blood cells and red blood cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit values in the treatments fed with oregano extract showed a significant increase compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In general, the results showed that the use of M. longifolia extract in the diet, especially at the level of 1 g/kg, has growth-enhancing effects, improving carcass composition and blood indices in rainbow trout.
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