Effects of Garlic <i>Allium sativum</i> Powder on Nutrient Digestibility, Haematology, and Immune and Stress Responses in Eurasian Perch <i>Perca</i> <i>fluviatilis</i> Juveniles

Abstract

The supplementation of fish diets with phytogenics can increase growth performance and can modulate immune system response. European perch Perca fluviatilis (initial weight 25.0 ± 0.4 g) were fed a diet including 0 (Control), 10 (G10), 20 (G20), and 30 (G30) g kg−1 garlic powder. No significant difference in the growth parameters and somatic indices were observed. Significantly higher fat digestibility was observed in G10 and G30 diets compared to in the control and G20 diets(p p p p p −1 in feed can improve apparent fat digestibility and selected blood parameters and can enhance resistance against high-density and net handling stress in Eurasian perch.

Keywords

• aquaculture
• cortisol
• fish
• haematology
• immunology
• myeloid cells