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View article: Feed Additives in Aquaculture: Benefits, Risks, and the Need for Robust Regulatory Frameworks
Feed Additives in Aquaculture: Benefits, Risks, and the Need for Robust Regulatory Frameworks Open
Aquaculture currently supplies over half of the world’s fish and relies heavily on feed additives to enhance growth, improve feed efficiency, and increase disease resistance. This review consolidates peer-reviewed studies identified throug…
View article: Aquaculture research techniques in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable aquaculture development
Aquaculture research techniques in Nigeria: opportunities and challenges for sustainable aquaculture development Open
View article: Dietary mixtures of Bacillus spp. modulates intestinal morphology, resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus, response of immune-antioxidant genes, and growth of Dicentrarchus labrax
Dietary mixtures of Bacillus spp. modulates intestinal morphology, resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus, response of immune-antioxidant genes, and growth of Dicentrarchus labrax Open
Probiotics including Bacillus spp. are gaining a lot of interest in fish diets due to their distinctive pharmacological and nutritional value. To look at the impact of dietary fortification of a mixture of Bacillus spp. (MBs), a 56-day fee…
View article: Effects of Sub-Chronic Exposure to Polystyrene Nanoplastics on Lipid and Antioxidant Metabolism in Sparus aurata
Effects of Sub-Chronic Exposure to Polystyrene Nanoplastics on Lipid and Antioxidant Metabolism in Sparus aurata Open
Nanoplastics (NPs) can cross cellular membranes and affect cellular performance. This study aims to determine the effects of polystyrene NPs (PS-NPs, 44 nm) on gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) exposed for 14 days to 100 μg/L PS-NPs. The r…
View article: Emerging challenges in aquaculture: Current perspectives and human health implications
Emerging challenges in aquaculture: Current perspectives and human health implications Open
Aquaculture, the cultivation of aquatic organisms for human consumption, has become an essential contributor to global food security. However, it faces numerous challenges that threaten its sustainability and capacity to meet the growing d…
View article: Assessment of the Record Keeping Behavior of Poultry Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Assessment of the Record Keeping Behavior of Poultry Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Open
View article: Aquatic food resources in tropical Africa: a comprehensive analysis
Aquatic food resources in tropical Africa: a comprehensive analysis Open
Aquatic food production holds great promise as a viable solution to tackle the pressing issue of meeting the protein requirements of the African populace. It plays a crucial role in food security and economic growth, especially in tropical…
View article: Protective effects of Chlorella vulgaris as a feed additive on growth performance, immunity, histopathology, and disease resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the Pacific white shrimp
Protective effects of Chlorella vulgaris as a feed additive on growth performance, immunity, histopathology, and disease resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the Pacific white shrimp Open
The present study investigated the effect of Chlorella vulgaris on growth performance, feed consumption, body composition, and immune response of white shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) against Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection. Shrimps (4.0…
View article: A Global Analysis of Climate Change and the Impacts on Oyster Diseases
A Global Analysis of Climate Change and the Impacts on Oyster Diseases Open
Recently, global demand for seafood such oysters is increasing as consumers seek healthy and nutritive alternatives to a diet dominated by animal protein. This trend is attributed to the growing interest in sustainable seafood strategies a…
View article: Dynamics of co-infection in fish: A review of pathogen-host interaction and clinical outcome
Dynamics of co-infection in fish: A review of pathogen-host interaction and clinical outcome Open
Co-infections can affect the transmission of a pathogen within a population and the pathogen's virulence, ultimately affecting the disease's dynamics. In addition, co-infections can potentially affect the host's immunological responses, cl…
View article: Microbial Quality of Ready-To-Eat Shrimps from Three Selected Markets in Ibadan
Microbial Quality of Ready-To-Eat Shrimps from Three Selected Markets in Ibadan Open
icant portion of a healthy diet.Seafood has high-quality protein
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in fish and poultry: Public health implications for animal source food production in Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa
Antimicrobial resistance in fish and poultry: Public health implications for animal source food production in Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to global public health. Specifically, excessive usage of antimicrobials in food animal production is one significant reason for AMR development in humans. Therefore, it is essential t…
View article: Environmental Pollution in Belgium and Implications for Aquatic Health
Environmental Pollution in Belgium and Implications for Aquatic Health Open
Pollution is one of the primary contributors to the decline of biodiversity, and one of the most significant challenges facing the aquatic environment. Aquatic pollution comes from introducing a wide variety of substances negatively impact…
View article: Applications of Myostatin in Poultry and Aquaculture - A Review
Applications of Myostatin in Poultry and Aquaculture - A Review Open
Polymorphism is an important component of animal genetic improvement. As a result, myostatin gene is largely involved in muscle formation and growth and is a great candidate gene for increased growth of muscle in animals. Myostatin negates…
View article: Serum biochemistry and heamatology of gravid and non-gravid West African dwarf goats raised in the transitional forest zone
Serum biochemistry and heamatology of gravid and non-gravid West African dwarf goats raised in the transitional forest zone Open
The hematology and serum biochemical parameters of seventeen (17) healthy West African Dwarf goats (WAD) consisting of ten (10) gravid and 13 non-gravid does were assessed. The animals weighed between 15 to 25kg with ages ranging from 18 t…
View article: The Effects of L-Arginine Supplement on the Growth Rate and Morphometric Performance of Three Indigenous Strains of Birds
The Effects of L-Arginine Supplement on the Growth Rate and Morphometric Performance of Three Indigenous Strains of Birds Open
This study investigated the effect of supplementary L-Arginine on the growth rate and morphometrics of three indigenous strains of chicken. A total of 297 12-week-old pullets comprising 99 Kuroiler, Sasso, and Shika Brown each. A 3x3 facto…
View article: Effect of Seasonal Variation on the Hormonal Profile of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats
Effect of Seasonal Variation on the Hormonal Profile of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats Open
T he concept of homeostasis requires that a living be- ing's internal and external environments interact and coexist in balance.Such interactions result in exerting influence from one factor on the other.All of these factors influence the …
View article: Morphometric characteristics of sheep and goat fed silage comprising of cassava peel, gamba grass and Mexican sunflower
Morphometric characteristics of sheep and goat fed silage comprising of cassava peel, gamba grass and Mexican sunflower Open
The constant demand for less expensive and more easily available alternative feed sources for animal production is on the increase. This is particularly true in the tropics, where feed availability varies according to the season. Based on …
View article: Systematic review of climate change impact research in Nigeria: implication for sustainable development
Systematic review of climate change impact research in Nigeria: implication for sustainable development Open
View article: EFFECTS OF L-ARGININE ON FEED INTAKE, WATER CONSUMPTION, AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SASSO, SHIKA BROWN, AND KUROILER PULLET STRAINS
EFFECTS OF L-ARGININE ON FEED INTAKE, WATER CONSUMPTION, AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SASSO, SHIKA BROWN, AND KUROILER PULLET STRAINS Open
View article: Amino Acid Composition of Bamboo Materials (Bambusa vulgaris) as Potential Organic Fish Feed Supplements
Amino Acid Composition of Bamboo Materials (Bambusa vulgaris) as Potential Organic Fish Feed Supplements Open
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the essential amino acid composition of three tropical bamboo materials (Bambusa vulgaris) to determine their nutritional suitability as integrated organic feed supplements.Materials a…