"Effect of Dietary Moringa oleifera Supplementation on Growth Performance (Body Weight and Length) of Fish"
Keywords:
Moringa oleifera, aquaculture nutrition, growth performance, weight gain, body length, phytogenic feed additivesAbstract
This study evaluated the effect of dietary supplementation with Moringa oleifera leaf powder on growth performance and morphometric parameters of fish over a 7-week experimental period. Fish were randomly assigned to three dietary treatments: a control group (0% Moringa), 30% Moringa supplementation, and 50% Moringa supplementation. Growth performance was assessed through measurements of body weight, weight gain, relative growth rate (RGR), specific growth rate (SGR), and total body length. The results showed significant differences (P < 0.05) among treatments in final body weight, growth indices, and body length parameters. The 30% supplementation group recorded comparatively improved growth indicators relative to the control and 50% groups, while the 50% inclusion level showed the lowest performance values. Variations were also observed in weight gain, RGR, and SGR, indicating that growth responses were influenced by the dietary inclusion level of Moringa leaf powder. These findings suggest that dietary incorporation of Moringa oleifera leaf powder affects growth performance and morphometric traits in fish, and that optimal inclusion levels are essential to achieve favorable outcomes. The study contributes to ongoing research exploring plant-based feed additives as sustainable alternatives in aquaculture nutrition.
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