Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency
Abstract Natural polysaccharides have demonstrated considerable potential as binding agents in aquafeed formulations, enhancing water stability and reducing nutrient leaching and pellet disintegration in aquatic environments. In this study, four isoproteic diets (32% crude protein) were formulated u...
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| description | Abstract Natural polysaccharides have demonstrated considerable potential as binding agents in aquafeed formulations, enhancing water stability and reducing nutrient leaching and pellet disintegration in aquatic environments. In this study, four isoproteic diets (32% crude protein) were formulated using different binders: carboxymethyl cellulose (D0, control), purple fingerling potato (D1), taro root (D2), and glutinous rice (D3). Each diet was administrated to Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus) (mean initial weight: 6.66 ± 0.01 g) over a 90-day trial to evaluate growth performance, feed stability, whole-body composition, health parameters, and economic feasibility. The results indicated that binder type significantly affected pellet durability index, floatability, and swelling rates (p < 0.05). Notably, fish fed the D2 diet exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) feed attractability and palatability. Growth performance metrics, including final weight, weight gain, total biomass, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, and protein efficiency ratio, varied significantly (p < 0.05) among dietary treatments, with the D2 group demonstrating the most favorable outcomes. Additionally, fish from the D2 group exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) crude protein levels lower crude lipid content in whole-body composition. The dietary binders also had significant impact (p < 0.05) on hemato-biochemical indices, except for monocyte levels. Histological analysis indicated that fish in the D2 and D3 groups exhibited improved intestinal structure, characterised by increased villi length, a higher density of goblet cells, and an elongated lamina propria. In contrast, fish fed the D0 and D3 diets displayed increased vacuolar cytoplasm and degenerative nuclei. Furthermore, economic analysis revealed that the D2 diet significantly enhanced economic efficiency (p < 0.05) compared to other treatments. In conclusion, incorporating taro root as a binder in the diet of Asian catfish (D2) improved growth performance, feed stability, health status, and economic returns, making it a promising alternative to conventional binders. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2ca5500f86d4e82b8e586ee2da7fd342025-08-20T03:05:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111710.1038/s41598-025-16117-yEffects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiencyMuhammad Anamul Kabir0Sanzida Haque1Shishir Kumar Nandi2Tanwi Dey3Md. Sakhawat Hossain4El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa5Martina Irwan Khoo6Zulhisyam Abdul Kari7Nor Dini Rusli8Hien Van Doan9Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural UniversityFaculty of Environmental Agricultural Sciences, Fish Research Centre, Arish UniversityDepartment of Chemical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains MalaysiaAdvanced Livestock and Aquaculture Research Group, Faculty of Agro- Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia KelantanAdvanced Livestock and Aquaculture Research Group, Faculty of Agro- Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia KelantanDepartment of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai UniversityAbstract Natural polysaccharides have demonstrated considerable potential as binding agents in aquafeed formulations, enhancing water stability and reducing nutrient leaching and pellet disintegration in aquatic environments. In this study, four isoproteic diets (32% crude protein) were formulated using different binders: carboxymethyl cellulose (D0, control), purple fingerling potato (D1), taro root (D2), and glutinous rice (D3). Each diet was administrated to Asian catfish (Clarias batrachus) (mean initial weight: 6.66 ± 0.01 g) over a 90-day trial to evaluate growth performance, feed stability, whole-body composition, health parameters, and economic feasibility. The results indicated that binder type significantly affected pellet durability index, floatability, and swelling rates (p < 0.05). Notably, fish fed the D2 diet exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) feed attractability and palatability. Growth performance metrics, including final weight, weight gain, total biomass, specific growth rate, feed conversion ratio, and protein efficiency ratio, varied significantly (p < 0.05) among dietary treatments, with the D2 group demonstrating the most favorable outcomes. Additionally, fish from the D2 group exhibited significantly higher (p < 0.05) crude protein levels lower crude lipid content in whole-body composition. The dietary binders also had significant impact (p < 0.05) on hemato-biochemical indices, except for monocyte levels. Histological analysis indicated that fish in the D2 and D3 groups exhibited improved intestinal structure, characterised by increased villi length, a higher density of goblet cells, and an elongated lamina propria. In contrast, fish fed the D0 and D3 diets displayed increased vacuolar cytoplasm and degenerative nuclei. Furthermore, economic analysis revealed that the D2 diet significantly enhanced economic efficiency (p < 0.05) compared to other treatments. In conclusion, incorporating taro root as a binder in the diet of Asian catfish (D2) improved growth performance, feed stability, health status, and economic returns, making it a promising alternative to conventional binders.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16117-yNatural polysaccharidesBindersAsian catfishFeed stabilityGrowth and health conditionAquaculture sustainability |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Anamul Kabir Sanzida Haque Shishir Kumar Nandi Tanwi Dey Md. Sakhawat Hossain El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa Martina Irwan Khoo Zulhisyam Abdul Kari Nor Dini Rusli Hien Van Doan Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency Scientific Reports Natural polysaccharides Binders Asian catfish Feed stability Growth and health condition Aquaculture sustainability |
| title | Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency |
| title_full | Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency |
| title_fullStr | Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency |
| title_short | Effects of plant-origin binder sources in Asian catfish diets on growth, feed quality, blood chemistry, liver and gut health, and economic efficiency |
| title_sort | effects of plant origin binder sources in asian catfish diets on growth feed quality blood chemistry liver and gut health and economic efficiency |
| topic | Natural polysaccharides Binders Asian catfish Feed stability Growth and health condition Aquaculture sustainability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16117-y |
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