Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus Fed
Different Levels of Agama agama Meal Diets
Abstract:
This study was investigated the utilization of agama lizard meat
meal (Agama agama) as dietary protein source in the diets of Clarias
gariepinus fingerlings (MW±SE = 33.48 g±0.13). The fingerlings
were fed four Isonitrogenous and Isocaloric diets containing blends of agama
lizard meal in percentages of 0 (Diet I), 10 (Diet II), 20 (Diet III) and 30%
(Diet IV) respectively for 8 weeks at 5% body weight. Mean weight gain (MWG)
ranged from 22.85g (Diet I) to 42.80g (Diet III) and Specific Growth Rate (SGR)
ranged from 0.93% per day (Diet 1) to 1.46% per day (Diet III). Feed Conversion
Ratio (FCR) was between 2.61 (Diet III) and 2.96 (Diet IV). There was however
no significant differences (p>0.05) in these parameters for all the test
diets. Proximate composition of carcass shows significant differences (p<0.05)
in moisture and ash contents with no significant differences observed for all
the other proximate composition parameters. From the foregoing, agama lizard
meal can be included at any level but it is recommended that 20% inclusion level
be used.
How to cite this article
L.O. Tiamiyu, G.A. Ataguba and J.O. Jimoh, 2013. Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus Fed
Different Levels of Agama agama Meal Diets. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 12: 510-515.
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