The efficiency of four different hormonal preparations (Heterotis niloticus pituitary extract, ovaprim, Clarias gariepinus pituitary extract and carp pituitary extract) on latency period, fecundity, fertilization, hatching, and larval survival in artificial propagation of Heterot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5765
The nutritional value (ash, moisture, fibre, protein, fat and carbohydrate) of three preservative states: fresh, smoked and sun-dried of Heterotis niloticus (Ecomog fish) in Cross River State, Nigeria was investigated, using the standard A. O. A. C (2005) methods. A total of nine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6670
The economic evaluation of four hormonal preparations: Heterotis niloticus pituitary extract, ovaprim, Clarias gariepinus pituitary extract and carp pituitary extract (C.P.E) in artificial propagation of Heterotis niloticus was investigated. Total of twenty four fishes (twelve fe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6672
This study was conducted at the hatchery complex of Akwa Ibom State University to investigate the effects of different batches of stripped egg on reproductive performances of Clarias gariepinus. Nine brood stocks of Clarias gariepinus (six males and 3 females) with average body w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2146
This study was conducted at the hatchery complex of Akwa Ibom State University to investigate the effect of different ages of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) on their reproductive performances. Eighteen (18) broodstock of Clarias gariepinus (3 males and 3 females) from each...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i3745
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of artificial and natural hormones (ovaprim and pituitary extract) on the reproductive performances of Clarias gariepinus (African catfish). A total of twenty brood stock, 12 males and 8 females with mean weight of 2.0 kg each w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i3744
Studying the effects of multiple batches of stripped eggs contributes to the sustainability and viability of aquaculture practices by improving our understanding of reproductive performance and informing best practices in breeding programs, hence, the need to investigate on the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144