Abstract
Five isocaloric (430 kcal 100 g−1), isonitrogenous (40% CP) experimental diets were formulated with different concentrations of Bacillus licheniformis fb11 probionts (isolated from the gut of Chitala chitala) viz. Control (without probionts), 5 × 104 CFU g−1 (D1), 5 × 105 CFU g−1 (D2), 5 × 106 CFU g−1 (D3), 5 × 107 CFU g−1 (D4), 5 × 108 CFU g−1 (D5) to evaluate its efficiency in C. chitala juvenile. The best growth performance, feed utilisation, specific α-amylase, total protease and lipase activity were observed with the diet D3 (P 0.05). The highest lipid content (12.12 ± 0.4 g 100 g−1) was found for D5 (P < 0.05). The highest gross energy (18.75 ± 0.21 MJ 100 g−1) of carcass was recorded for D3. Thus B. licheniformis fb11 at the concentration 5 × 106 CFU g−1 as probiotic supplement promoted growth, digestion in C. chitala juvenile significantly by modulating intestinal microflora.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
