Effects of Multiple Batches of  Stripped Eggs on the Reproductive Performances of Heterobranchus longifilis

Otoh, A. J.; Okoko, A. C.; Ekanem, I. E.; George, U. U.; Asangusung, P. S.

doi:10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144

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Effects of Multiple Batches of Stripped Eggs on the Reproductive Performances of Heterobranchus longifilis

Otoh, A. J., Okoko, A. C., Ekanem, I. E., George, U. U., Asangusung, P. S.

Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · pp. 9–16 · Published 14 Mar 2024

10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144

Abstract

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 effects of multiple batches of stripped egg on reproductive performances of Heterobranchus logifilis became necessary. The aim was to provide valuable information for decision-making processes in aquaculture operations. Nine brood stocks of H. longifilis (6 male & 3 female) with average body weight of 2.3 kg and average length of 64.2 cm where carefully selected for the study. Six matured males were sacrificed for the removal of testis without hormonal inducements. The milt collected from the six males were pulled together and divided into twelve portions each diluted with 2ml of normal saline solution. Three female brood stocks where separately induced at single dosage of 0.5ml/kg body weight and allowed for a period of 10 hours before stripping. Stripping of eggs from each brood stock where in four batches, each batch measured 50g and labeled A, B, C & D. 3g of eggs containing approximately 2000 oocytes (eggs) where measured out from each batch and mixed with the diluted milt and incubated in a 2 x 1 x 10cm3 of water in a concrete pond at temperature of 26oC in three replicates. The result revealed that the reproductive performances considered in this study decreased as the batches of stripped eggs increased from 1- 4 batches. The first batch of stripped eggs produced 90.17 ± 0.44%, 97.78±0.86%, 89.48 ±1.08% fertilization, hatchability and survival respectively, while the least batch of stripped eggs (batch 4) produced the least value of fertilization (5.83 ± 1.69%); 45.00±4.90% hatchability and survival value of 5.59 ± 0.61%. Sequel to the findings of the present study, the least batch of stripped eggs should be avoided for use in fertilization since the unhatched or dead eggs has some detrimental effects on the fertilized eggs including fry at the hatchery level.

Batches of stripped eggs reproductive performances fertilization Heterobranchus longifilis

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Otoh, A. J., Okoko, A. C., Ekanem, I. E., George, U. U., Asangusung, P. S. (2024). Effects of Multiple Batches of Stripped Eggs on the Reproductive Performances of Heterobranchus longifilis. Asian Journal of Research in Zoology , 9–16. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i2144

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Otoh, A. J. — Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam, Nigeria and Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Okoko, A. C. — Ministry of Agriculture, Directorate of Fisheries, Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat Complex, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Ekanem, I. E. — Ministry of Agriculture, Directorate of Fisheries, Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat Complex, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
George, U. U. — Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Asangusung, P. S. — Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

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