Influence of Aloe barbadensis (Miller 1768) extract on white blood cells counts as immunological parameters of adult Heterobranchus bidorsalis (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire 1809)
Journal Title: Applied Science Reports - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Aloe barbadensis extract was incorporated in the feeds of adult Heterobranchus bidorsalis at concentrations of 0.0, 25.0, 50.0, 75.0, 100.0, and 125.0 mg/Kg of feeds in triplicates. Fresh gel was mixed with feeds and sundried. The fish were fed at 6% body weight divided into two rations per day. The fish were fed for 14 days before being analysed for hematological parameters such as total white blood cell count, lymphocyte, neutrophils counts, eosinophils counts, basophils counts as well as monocyte counts. The monocytes and eosinophils were significantly lower (p<0.05) in the treated fish while basophils were not encountered at all. The neutrophils and lymphocytes being the immune responsive leucocytes were increased in circulation due to Aloe barbadensis exposure. Aloe barbadensis extract is therefore recommended as fish supplements at concentration of 50.0 to 75.0 mg/Kg of feeds for adult Heterobranchus
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Ada Fidelis Bekeh, Ekpenyong Edet, Bayim PeteRobins Bayim
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