Browsing by Author "Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh"

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    Effect of dietary cinnamon supplementation on the growth in length, haematology, serum biochemistry, intestinal microbiota and enzymes and histomorphological changes of the intestine, liver and the kidney of Heteroclarias
    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Chiang Mai University, 2023) Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh; Ayodeji Ahmed Ayeloja; Olayinka Abosede Ojo; Comfort Timileyin Ayodele; Adijat Ebunlomo Alabi; Grace Amara Obinnakwelu
    In a 56-day feeding trial, the impact of dietary cinnamon supplementation on juvenile Heteroclarias (Clarias gariepinus ♀ × Heterobranchus bidorsalis ♂) was examined. Five experimental diets with varying levels of cinnamon powder (ranging from 0% to 2.0%) were formulated. The study found that cinnamon supplementation positively influenced the fish's growth, haematology, serum biochemistry, intestinal microbiota, and enzyme activities. The group fed with 1.5% cinnamon (DT4) showed the highest growth performance, haematological indices, antioxidant, and hindgut enzyme activities. Additionally, the cinnamon-fed groups exhibited a significant reduction in total cholesterol levels, except for the 0.5% cinnamon-fed group (DT2). Blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine levels also decreased significantly in the cinnamon-fed groups compared to the control. Cinnamon supplementation increased bacterial counts, but fungi counts showed diverse effects, with the most favourable diversity indices observed in the 1.5% cinnamon group (DT4). Amylase, cellulase, and trypsin activity in the cinnamon-fed group were significantly higher than in the control group. Notably, all cinnamon-fed groups' intestine, liver, and kidney microstructures remained well-preserved, without any signs of injury. This study demonstrates that cinnamon has the potential to enhance the growth and overall well-being of African catfish hybrids. The optimal outcomes were observed when cinnamon was supplemented at a level of 1.5%, which can have significant implications for improving aquaculture practices and fish health
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    Fenugreek Supplementation in Hybrid African Catfish Diets: Effect on Growth Performance, Physio-Metabolic Response, and Antioxidant Enzyme Capacity
    (Wiley, 2024) Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh; Femi John Fawole; Ayodeji Ahmed Ayeloja; Olayinka Abosede Ojo; Boluwatife Mary Ijalaye; Aishat Yetunde Adesaogun; Emmanuel Oladele Olaitan
    The impact of dietary fenugreek (FN) supplementation on growth performance, physio-metabolic enzyme response, and antioxi dant enzyme activities in hybrid African catfish (Clarias gariepinus ♀ × Heterobranchus bidorsalis ♂) was investigated in this study. Five isonitrogenous diets (38% crude protein) were developed and fed to the fish for 60 days. The FN was incorporated into the diets at 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2%. Two hundred twenty-five fingerlings of hybrid African catfish (average weight 4.01 g Æ 0.02) were used for the study and randomly distributed to five dietary groups in triplicate. FN supplementation improved growth responses and survival rates; the dietary groups considerably (p<0:05) outperformed the control group. FN-based diets consider ably increased the carcass protein content (p ¼ 0:020) and improved protein retention (p ¼ 0:015). FN supplementation markedly (p<0:001) and dose-dependently reduced the carcass’s lipid content and substantially (p<0:001) increased the levels of metabolic enzymes. The fish antioxidant capacity was significantly enhanced (p<0:001), and hepatic stress enzymes were greatly (p<0:001) lowered in FN-based diets. In summary, the second-order polynomial regression analysis indicates that the optimal dose of FN supplementation to improve hybrid catfish growth without negatively affecting the fish’s physio-metabolic response or overall wellbeing is 1% dietary inclusion level.