Effects of probiotics-encapsulated live feed on growth and survival of juvenile Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758) after differential exposure to pathogenic bacteria

Authors

  • A Dey Entomology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan
  • K Ghosh Aquaculture Laboratory, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan
  • N Hazra Entomology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v16i1.37427

Keywords:

Clarias batrachus, Bacillus cereus, probiotic, Aeromonas hydrophila, live feed

Abstract

Growth and survival of Clarias batrachus juveniles (10-day old) fed probiotic Bacillus cereus (KR809412) encapsulated live feed (chironomid larvae) have been evaluated after differential exposure to the pathogenic Aeromonas hydrophila (MTCC 1739). Catfish juveniles were stocked at a density of 30 fish per tank in five experimental groups (T1-T5) along with a control group in triplicate and fed twice @ 5% of body weight day-1 for four weeks. Groups T1 and T2 were fed probiotic-encapsulated (PR) or pathogen-inoculated (PGN) live feed respectively, for initial three weeks. During this period groups T3 (PGN-PR-PR), T4 (PR-PGN-PR), and T5 (PR-PR-PGN) were differentially exposed to the pathogen. Live feed without probiotic and pathogen was offered to the control group throughout the experimental period and all other treatment groups (T1-T5) during the 4th week. Continuous exposure to probiotics in group T1 resulted in significantly higher (P<0.05) specific growth rate (SGR, % d-1) and survivability than other groups, whereas, pathogen exposed and probiotic deprived group (T2) noticed with the lowest SGR and the highest mortality. Among other treatment groups (T3, T4 and T5), group T4 resulted in improved SGR and survivability. The coefficient (r value) of 0.867 along with regression slope suggested a positive correlation (0.01 levels) between RNA: DNA and SGR. The study might suggest protective effects of probiotic B. cereus in pathogen exposed C. batrachus juveniles.

SAARC J. Agri., 16(1): 105-113 (2018)

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A Dey, Entomology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan



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2018-08-16

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Dey, A., Ghosh, K., & Hazra, N. (2018). Effects of probiotics-encapsulated live feed on growth and survival of juvenile Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus, 1758) after differential exposure to pathogenic bacteria. SAARC Journal of Agriculture, 16(1), 105–113. https://doi.org/10.3329/sja.v16i1.37427

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