Abstract
Aim:
To determine the effect of feeding Sesbania leaf meal (SLM) in the diet of
Cyprinus carpio (Common carp) in replacement of de-oiled rice bran (DORB).
Methodology: A 60-day-feeding trial was conducted by feeding
common carp with diets containing 15%? to 30% Sesbania leaf meal replacing
DORB. Liver and intestine tissues were collected for histological
examination, while blood was collected for estimation of blood count and
serum metabolites (glucose, white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC),
packed cell volume (PCV) and haemoglobin).?????
Results:
Serum glucose value was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in the leaf meal
fed groups compared to the control group. RBC and PCV value were highest in
control group while WBC values were lower in the control group. Intestine and
liver histology showed pathological alterations in Sesbania leaf meal
fed groups compared to the control group.
Interpretation: The study indicated that raw Sesbania
leaf meal had an obvious adverse effect on the health of Cyprinus carpio
fingerlings. The mortalities observed due to leaf meal inclusion indicate
their intolerance to the toxic factors present in the Sesbania leaf
meal.
Key
words:
Cyprinus carpio, Histology, Sesbania leaf meal, Serum parameters
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