Article
Fisheries
Serena Busti, Alessio Bonaldo, Alessia Diana, Simone Perfetti, Cinzia Viroli, Ramon Fontanillas, Tommy Berger Eriksen, Pier Paolo Gatta, Luca Parma
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different pellet sizes on the growth, gut evacuation, feed waste, and feed digestibility of gilthead sea bream. The results showed that pellet size did not significantly affect the growth and feed efficiency of the fish, but did have an impact on gastric evacuation rate and feed waste.
Article
Fisheries
Arianna Marchi, Alessio Bonaldo, Daniel Scicchitano, Marco Candela, Antonina De Marco, Salvatore Falciglia, Maurizio Mazzoni, Giulia Lattanzio, Paolo Clavenzani, Francesco Dondi, Pier Paolo Gatta, Luca Parma
Summary: Bacterial single cell protein (SCP) is considered a promising circular protein ingredient for aquafeed, due to its high protein content and the possibilities to grow them on different substrates such as organic waste, thus leading to low environmental footprint and affordable production costs. A study on gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) evaluated the effects of diets with increasing levels of bacterial SCP on growth, plasma biochemistry, gut histology, and gut microbiota response. The results showed that up to 20% of SCP dietary level can be included for gilthead sea bream without compromising growth, feed efficiency, and health parameters.
Article
Fisheries
Wei Huang, Xucheng Xiao, Wei Hu, Tao Tang, Jinhai Bai, Shengnan Zhao, Zhipeng Ao, Zehong Wei, Weihua Gao, Wenbing Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of dietary nucleotide, yeast cell wall, and their combination on the growth, immune response, and histology of grass carp. The results show that the combination of nucleotide and yeast cell wall significantly improves the growth, immune response, digestive enzymes, and histology of the grass carp.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Salah M. Aly, Noha I. Elbanna, Mohamed A. Elatta, Mai Hegazy, Mohamed Fathi
Summary: This study found that black seed (Nigella sativa) can enhance the immunity of gilthead sea bream and reduce susceptibility and pathogenicity to vibriosis.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. A. Hossain, K. Al-Adul-Elah, I. S. Azad, A. Alzalzalah, S. Alnuiami
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of replacing high DHA fish oil with cost-effective high DHA algae meal in finisher feeds for sobaity bream. The results showed no significant differences between the growth performance, nutritional quality, and immune gene expression of fish receiving high DHA algae meal and fish oil-based finisher feeds. Therefore, high DHA algae meal can be a cost-effective alternative to high DHA fish oil in finisher feeds for sobaity bream.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Leandro Rodriguez-Viera, Ignacio Marti, Rebeca Martinez, Erick Perera, Mario Pablo Estrada, Juan Miguel Mancera, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha
Summary: The use of additives in aquafeeds has been shown to improve productive indicators in farmed fish. Adding GHRP-6 peptide to the diet of gilthead sea bream resulted in increased growth performance and feed efficiency, with differences observed at different inclusion levels. Further research is needed to better understand the dose-specific effects of this peptide.
Article
Fisheries
Ayodeji A. Adeoye, Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, Femi J. Fawole, Paul O. Olatunji, Niall Muller, Alex H. L. Wan, Simon J. Davies
Summary: Replacing fish meal with bacterial protein in African catfish diets can improve growth performance and body composition without affecting hematological status or liver functionality.
Article
Fisheries
Zhuo Cheng, Hang Yang, Zhen Xu, Xiaoqin Li, Xiangjun Leng
Summary: Dietary supplementation of tributyrin at 400 and 600 mg/kg promoted growth and improved feed utilization in grass carp, enhanced serum antioxidant capacity, and enhanced intestinal health.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lina Geng, Jinfeng Zhang, Wei Mu, Xiaoyi Wu, Zhiyu Zhou, Xiao Wang, Bo Ye, Lei Ma
Summary: This research investigates the effects of replacing dietary fishmeal protein with blended alternative proteins on the growth, feed utilization, protein deposition, and gut micromorphology of humpback grouper. The study finds that up to 67.0% of dietary fishmeal protein can be replaced by a blend of soybean protein isolate (SPI), poultry by-product meal (PBM), and hemoglobin powder (HP) without negatively impacting the growth rate of humpback grouper.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Cassandra Pardee, John Wiley
Summary: This study provides estimates of growth, longevity, maturity, spawning seasonality, and mortality for the humpnose big-eye bream, a commercially and recreationally important species in Hawai'i and the Indo-Pacific. The study found that males reach maturity at a larger size than females and both sexes can live for over 20 years. The species has a distinct spawning season from May to August, and the commercial exploitation rate is considered to be below the overfishing limit.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Guilun He, Xin Chen, Qingtian Zeng, Wenbo Zhu, Zhengbang Chen, Beiping Tan, Shiwei Xie
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of compound feed attractants on the growth performance, feed utilization, intestinal histology, protein synthesis, and immune response of Litopenaeus vannamei. The results showed that the diets supplemented with certain attractants promoted feed intake, growth performance, and antioxidant enzyme activity of the shrimp. However, some diets had negative effects on the hepatopancreas and intestine of the shrimp. The inclusion levels of certain attractants in the diets also had an impact on the weight gain and feed intake of the shrimp.
Article
Fisheries
Ioannis T. Karapanagiotidis, Stavroula Kyritsi, Georgia Dretaki-Stamou, Pier Psofakis, Marina C. Neofytou, Eleni Mente, Nikolaos Vlahos, Vasileios Karalazos
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different dietary protein levels on growth performance and nutrient utilization of snarpsnout sea bream (Diplodus puntazzo) juveniles. Results showed that growth performance was optimal when dietary protein level reached 40%, and a dietary protein level at 41.4% and 43.8% delivered the maximum weight gain and the higher feed efficiency, respectively.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fabrice Arnaud Tegomo, Zhiwen Zhong, Achille Pandong Njomoue, Samuel Ukpong Okon, Sami Ullah, Neveen Anandi Gray, Kai Chen, Yuxiao Sun, Jinxing Xiao, Lei Wang, Ying Ye, Hui Huang, Qingjun Shao
Summary: The study suggests that ongoing CO2 emissions leading to ocean acidification could have significant negative effects on fish growth, health, and meat quality. Predicted consequences include reduced nutrient absorption, slower fish growth, and liver damage due to elevated pCO2 levels in seawater.
Article
Fisheries
Siriporn Tola, Noppasin Sommit, Mintra Seel-audom, Pimporn Khamtavee, Waiho Khor, Teerapat Boonmee, Bundit Yuangsoi, Nut Munpholsri
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of dietary tuna hydrolysate supplementation on the growth and health status of Asian sea bass. The results showed that the addition of 2.5% tuna hydrolysate can improve the palatability of the feed and increase the replacement levels of fish meal protein with soybean meal without negative impacts on feed intake and growth performance of the fish.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chao-Fan He, Wen-Bin Liu, Hua-Juan Shi, Li Zhang, Ling Zhang, Xiang-Fei Li
Summary: The study found that compared to pelleted feed, extruded feed improved the growth and economic benefits of blunt snout bream, but reduced its stress tolerance, immune response, and disease resistance.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Ruolan Wang, Peiwen Li, Bingying Xu, Chen Zhang, Jialing Qiao, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: This review compares the bioavailability, toxicity, and nutritional functions of inorganic, organic, and novel selenium sources in fish. Organic selenium sources have higher bioavailability and lower toxicity compared to inorganic selenium sources. Dietary selenium requirements for different fish species should be estimated using different selenium sources and multiple parameters.
Article
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Bingying Xu, Jinzhi Zhang, Qingjun Shao
Summary: Berberine supplementation can improve the effects of a high-lipid diet on the liver and intestine of fish, reduce inflammation, and restore intestinal microbiota composition.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kai Chen, Gladstone Sagada, Bingying Xu, Yuechong Liu, Lu Zheng, Arnaud Fabrice Tegomo, Yifei Yang, Yuxiao Sun, Jia Wang, Matt Longshaw, Qingjun Shao
Summary: Replacing fishmeal with Methylococcus capsulatus bacteria protein (MBP) at levels between 28.40% to 43.46% in the diet significantly improved the growth of Pacific white shrimp with appropriate supplementation of essential amino acids, without adverse effects on feed utilization, digestive enzyme activities, physiological condition, and antioxidant status.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Gladstone Sagada, Lei Wang, Bingying Xu, Fabrice Arnaud Tegomo, Kai Chen, Lu Zheng, Yuxiao Sun, Yuechong Liu, Yifei Yang, Sami Ullah, Qingjun Shao
Summary: The interactive effect of dietary inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum and berberine on black sea bream was investigated. The results showed that feeding both LP and LPBB diets significantly improved the growth performance, feed utilization, and antioxidant capacity of black sea bream. Compared to the LP diet, the LPBB diet with added berberine showed better immune response and antioxidant capacity.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Bin Wang, Bingying Xu, Lu Zhen, Yunzhi Yan, Qingjun Shao
Summary: This study systematically investigated the effects of different protein/energy (P/E) ratio diets on the microstructure and metabolic response of black sea bream liver. The results showed that the lipid and glycogen contents in the liver decreased with increasing dietary P/E ratios. Additionally, different levels of gene expressions were identified in the signaling pathways related to energy metabolism, amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, and immune system. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind the effects of different P/E ratio diets on the liver metabolism of black sea bream.
AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Chenyang Wang, Chang Gao, Bin Wang, Qingjun Shao, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: Berberine, an alkaloid found in traditional medicinal plants, has been shown to have various beneficial effects in treating diseases and improving health in both humans and animals. Its applications in fish nutrition and health have been explored due to its strong biological and pharmacological properties. However, the effects of berberine can vary depending on factors such as fish species, diet, and supplementation level.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Chenyang Wang, Ruichen Liu, Qiang Li, Chen Zhang, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: The rapid expansion of aquaculture has increased the demand for protein sources in feed production. Excessive dietary lipids and carbohydrates can impair the growth and meat quality of farmed fish. Recent studies have shown that exogenous bile acids can improve fish health and growth performance. This review aims to summarize the mechanisms and effects of exogenous bile acids in fish and their potential application in the aquatic feed industry.
Review
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Karen Chenausky, Marc Maffei, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Jordan R. Green
Summary: This paper aims to review the best-practice methods of collecting and analyzing speech production data from minimally verbal autistic speakers. Speech production data in this population are valuable for various purposes, including phenotyping, clinical assessment, and treatment monitoring. Both perceptual and acoustic analyses of speech can reveal subtle improvements due to therapy. Several key considerations for data collection and analysis are discussed.
AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Chang Gao, Bin Wang, Chenyang Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: Amino acids play important roles in protein synthesis and also function as molecular signals in animals, regulating energy metabolism, immune response, and antioxidant systems. This review focuses on the application and utilization of methionine in fish feed, including its effects on growth, feed utilization, lipid and glucose metabolism, immune status, and interaction with other amino acids. The review concludes that methionine requirement in fish varies depending on species, life stage, and dietary composition, and further research is needed to study its impact on intestinal microbiota and potential toxicity.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yifei Yang, Tianxu Liu, Danielle Nilsson, Kate Hartcher, Hao-Yu Shih, Zhong-Hong Wu, Zhong-Ying Liu, Michelle Sinclair, Xochitl Samayoa, Kate Henning, Kris Descovich
Summary: Demonstration farms can disseminate knowledge on farming practices and promote animal welfare. This study used videos of higher welfare farms in China and found that participants found the videos useful for learning about the industry and animal needs. The videos changed attitudes and intentions toward animal welfare, but active engagement was necessary for these changes to occur.
OUTLOOK ON AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Lei Wang, Cong Hu, Bin Wang, Heng Wang, Chenyang Wang, Yilin Shu, Chang Gao, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: The study found that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of Cu2+ had adverse effects on the intestinal health of freshwater grouper, including inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, prevalence of pathogens, and inhibition of probiotic bacteria, as well as damaging intestinal integrity.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Bin Wang, Cong Hu, Chenyang Wang, Chang Gao, He Jiang, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: This study investigated the damage of copper (Cu) to the intestines of freshwater grouper. The results showed that high concentrations of Cu can cause changes in the tissue structure of the fish intestines, activate the antioxidant and immune systems, and adapt to physical damage, DNA damage, and potential pathogen growth.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Chenchen Huang, Chang Gao, Bin Wang, Jiang He, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of berberine against copper-induced toxicity in the intestine of freshwater grouper. The results showed that berberine significantly reduced oxidative stress, inflammation response, and microbiota disturbance in the intestines of the fish.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenyang Wang, Lei Wang, Leqi Yang, Chang Gao, Bin Wang, Yilin Shu, Heng Wang, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of berberine on copper-induced liver and gill toxicities in freshwater grouper. The results showed that berberine enhanced antioxidant capacity, mitigated inflammation, and exerted significant protective effects on liver and gill damage in freshwater grouper under Cu2+ exposure.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
