Organosomatic index and condition factor of fish is one way to assess the general health of fish and monitor the influence of environmental factors on fish. The organosomatic index and condition factor of Clarias gariepinus exposed to sub-lethal concentration (0.0ml/L (control),...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2880
Aims: This study aimed to isolate and identify bacteria associated with commercially hawked ready-to-eat fried fish sold in Jos metropolis in Plateau State, Nigeria. Methodology: A total of 20 fried fish Samples were obtained through random sampling of fish from vendors and colle...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2881
Clarias gariepinus is an important commercial fish species in Nigeria and is widely cultivated by many farmers. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Chlorella vulgaris on liver biomarkers and lipid profiles in Clarias gariepinus over 12 weeks. Five...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2882
This review explores the potential of probiotics in enhancing fish production in tropical environments, characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and year-round precipitation, which covers about 36% of the world's land, where fish production activities as a global enterprise...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2883
The present study focused on aquatic invertebrates and water quality of River Katsina-Ala at Kwata-Sule, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Samples were collected twice in a week for 4 weeks between October and November, 2017 using a 55 µm mesh plankton net. Wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2884
The study aims to determine the quality of the coastal substrate of Awarange Beach, Barru Regency, Indonesia. The research was conducted from July to August 2024 on the coast of Awarange Beach, Soppeng Riaja District, Barru Regency, Indonesia. Soil sample analysis was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2879
Aims: This study evaluates cricket meal (Acheta domesticus) as an alternative to fishmeal in feeding tilapia fry (Oreochromis niloticus) to valorize of alternative protein sources in aquaculture feeding in Benin. Study Design: A randomized block experimental design. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2877
Background: The effects of soybean meal replacement with African yam bean meal on the intestinal histology and zootechnical performance of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fingerlings was assessed in this study. One hundred and eighty C. gariepinus fingerlings weighing 13.62±0...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2878
The waters of North Maluku are rich in fisheries resources, which are important for the local economy and marine biodiversity. The variability of oceanographic conditions, such as chlorophyll-a and sea surface temperature, plays a significant role in determining fish abundance in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2876
This study aimed to assess important population bio-parameters of Synodontis schall in the Upper Atbara and the Setit dam complex (Sudan), comprising asymptotic length, growth curvature, length at maturity, optimum length, growth performance index, and mortality rate. The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i2875
The efficacy of dietary Bambara nut (Vigna subterranean) in the growth performance and cost benefit of Clarias gariepinus culture was evaluated. To this end 35% CP feed was formulated using locally available ingredients. Five different diets were prepared from the 35% CP feed, re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i1874
The main objective of this study is to highlight the role of fisheries management in the productivity and sustainability of fisheries-related activities. The study ran from December 2020 to May 2021 and from December 2021 to May 2022. Sampling was carried out on catches from an a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i1873
Seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii has a high economic value. This seaweed is included in the class Rhodophyceae or red algae which is known for its diverse nutritional content, high vitamin content, protective pigments, and sufficient mineral content, so that this seaweed is widely u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i1871
Controlling parasites in cultivated commodities is a crucial challenge in the fisheries industry that can impact fish health and production quality. The use of conventional methods such as chemical drugs often results in negative side effects on the environment and human health....
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i1872
The escalating use of glyphosate-based herbicides in agricultural practices has sparked concerns regarding their potential ecological impact. This study undertakes a comprehensive investigation into the acute ecotoxicological effects of a brand-new glyphosate (Roundup Turbo 450 g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2025/v27i1869