鹿茸对雌性小鼠生殖功能的影响

目的本试验旨在探究鹿茸对雌性小鼠生殖功能的影响。方法雌性昆明小鼠48只随机分为空白对照组以及3mg/kg低剂量组、6mg/kg中剂量组和12mg/kg高剂量组,连续经口灌胃鹿茸14d。结果高剂量组小鼠的雌二醇水平、性器官脏器指数显著高于空白对照组;中剂量组和高剂量组小鼠的子宫外径显著高于空白对照组。结论灌胃给药12mg/kg鹿茸时,可使雌二醇含量增高,促进雌性器官生长发育,增强雌性昆明小鼠生殖功能。     

抗产毒镰孢菌的新型海藻防霉剂的安全性评价

为明确抗产毒镰孢菌的新型海藻防霉剂(K+I)剂量的使用安全性,本研究通过急性毒性实验评估了其毒性等级及致畸性。分别用碘化钾(1 447~2 025 mg/kg)和抗产毒镰孢菌的新型防霉制剂K+I(1 447~2 892 mg/kg;固定递增剂量均为289 mg/kg)对健康昆明小鼠进行灌胃染毒,记录小鼠死亡情况,计算LD_(50),并分别观察计算小鼠精子致畸率和微核率。结果表明:碘化钾(KI)的LD_(50)为1 698 mg/kg,K+I的LD_(50)为2 241 mg/kg。根据中国食品毒理急性毒性分级法判定,毒性等级为3级,属于低毒物质;精子致畸率和微核率与蒸馏水对照组无显著性差异。K+I防霉制剂无明显的致突变作用,可应用于水产饲料霉变防治。     

L-肉碱在罗非鱼体内的药代动力学

在水温(28±1)℃时,给体质量(82.72±3.65)g和(413.83±39.92)g的吉富罗非鱼口灌剂量12mg/kg的肉碱;另组中给(82.72±3.65)g的吉富罗非鱼口灌剂量12mg/kg和120mg/kg的肉碱,分别于口灌前(0h)和给药后0.083、0.13、0.20、0.25、0.33、0.5、1、2、4、8、12、24、36h和48h采样,数据用WinNonlin 5.2软件非房室模型统计矩方法分析,分别研究了肉碱对不同规格吉富罗非鱼的药代动力学和肉碱剂量对吉富罗非鱼的药代动力学。试验结果表明,口灌给药后,2个剂量组的达峰时间、清除率及平均滞留时间差异不显著(P0.05),但12mg/kg剂量组的达峰浓度(82.28μmol/L)、药时曲线下面积(431.06h·μmol/L)显著高于120mg/kg剂量组的达峰浓度(21.27μmol/L)、药时曲线下面积(96.95h·μmol/L),说明药物剂量影响肉碱吸收。肉碱在(小规格罗非鱼体内的达峰浓度、清除率和消除半衰期均随个体增大而变小,但差异均不显著(P0.05)。L-肉碱在大规格罗非鱼体内的分布程度较小规格罗非鱼广泛,即大规格罗非鱼清除率低于小规格罗非鱼,小规格罗非鱼的平均滞留时间比大规格罗非鱼长。     

鲟鱼硫酸软骨素对小鼠免疫器官肥大细胞的影响

为研究鲟鱼硫酸软骨素对小鼠免疫器官的影响,连续对小鼠灌胃不同剂量鲟鱼硫酸软骨素2周后,外科手术取出胸腺和脾脏,并依次进行称重、卡洛氏固定、石蜡包埋、组织切片、甲苯胺蓝染色,40倍物镜下观察鲟鱼硫酸软骨素对小鼠免疫器官肥大细胞数量的影响。结果表明：鲟鱼硫酸软骨素能促进小鼠免疫器官重量指数增大,并能显著促进免疫器官中肥大细胞数量的增长。其中,600 mg/kg剂量下小鼠胸腺指数显著( P<0．05)增大,胸腺中肥大细胞数量极显著( P<0．01)增加,60 mg/kg剂量下小鼠脾脏重量的增加最为明显( P<0．01),6 mg/kg剂量下小鼠脾脏中肥大细胞数量的增加最为明显( P<0．01)。     

一种新型抗菌肽APNT-6的溶血性和急性毒性评价

研究了一种以抗菌脂肽类物质surfactin、iturin和fengycin为主要成分的新型抗菌肽APNT-6的体外溶血和小鼠口服急性毒性,为食品应用安全性提供初步评估。将抗菌肽作100倍稀释置于兔血琼脂平板上的牛津杯中观察溶血情况;结果显示,经100倍稀释的抗菌肽在体外对血细胞有较强的溶血毒性。将60只小鼠按雌雄各半随机分成6组,分别以8、40、200、1000、5000mg每千克体重剂量的抗菌肽对小鼠进行一次性灌胃,7d内观察小鼠毒性体征并测定相关指标。结果表明,当小鼠被给予该抗菌肽5000mg/kg剂量时,观察7d无任何毒性反应,说明高剂量的抗菌肽经口服在小鼠体内不能达到有效溶血浓度,其口服半数致死剂量(LD50)大于5000mg/kg小鼠体质量,急性毒性评级属实际无毒级。根据以上结果可知,新型抗菌肽APNT-6在体外有溶血毒性但经口服对小鼠没有急性毒性作用。     

纳豆菌抗菌肽APNT-6对凡纳滨对虾的低温保鲜效果

研究了一种以抗菌脂肽类物质surfactin、iturin和fengycin为主要成分的新型抗菌肽APNT-6的体外溶血和小鼠口服急性毒性, 为食品应用安全性提供初步评估。将抗菌肽作100倍稀释置于兔血琼脂平板上的牛津杯中观察溶血情况; 结果显示, 经100倍稀释的抗菌肽在体外对血细胞有较强的溶血毒性。将60只小鼠按雌雄各半随机分成6组, 分别以8、40、200、1 000、5 000 mg每千克体重剂量的抗菌肽对小鼠进行一次性灌胃, 7 d内观察小鼠毒性体征并测定相关指标。结果表明, 当小鼠被给予该抗菌肽5 000 mg/kg剂量时, 观察7 d无任何毒性反应, 说明高剂量的抗菌肽经口服在小鼠体内不能达到有效溶血浓度, 其口服半数致死剂量(LD50)大于5 000 mg/kg小鼠体质量, 急性毒性评级属实际无毒级。根据以上结果可知, 新型抗菌肽APNT-6在体外有溶血毒性但经口服对小鼠没有急性毒性作用。     

猪饲料中添加高剂量铜、锌对粗脂肪及粗蛋白质消化率的影响

分铜、锌进行了2个消化试验,分别选择20kg左右的健康长×荣去势猪只24头,随机分为4组,每组6个重复,每个重复1头,消化代谢笼单圈饲养。测定了猪饲料中添加高剂量铜(100mg/kg、200mg/kg、300mg/kg、400mg/kg)、锌(100mg/kg、250mg/kg、500mg/kg、3000mg/kg)对粗脂肪及粗蛋白质消化率的影响。结果表明,饲料中添加高剂量铜、锌能提高猪对粗脂肪及粗蛋白质的消化率。含铜200mg/kg组粗脂肪消化率最高,极显著地高于100mg/kg组(P<0.01),300mg/kg组及400mg/kg组显著地高于100mg/kg组(P<0.05),铜对粗蛋白质消化率的影响也表现出含铜200mg/kg组最高,显著地高于100mg/kg组(P<0.05);含锌250mg/kg组及3000mg/kg组粗脂肪的消化率均极显著地高于100mg/kg组(P<0.01),500mg/kg组显著地高于100mg/kg组(P<0.05),而3个高锌组之间差异不显著(P>0.05),饲料中添加高剂量锌对粗蛋白质消化率也有不同程度提高,但均未达显著性水准(P>0.05)。     

饲料中添加叔丁基氢醌对大菱鲆生长、血液生化指标、非特异性免疫及肠道组织结构的影响

为研究饲料中添加不同含量叔丁基氢醌(TBHQ)对大菱鲆幼鱼生长、血液生化指标、非特异性免疫及肠道组织结构的影响,在饲料中分别添加0、150、450和750 mg/kg的叔丁基氢醌,配制成4种等氮等脂实验饲料,选择初始体质量(8.31±0.04)g大菱鲆幼鱼,随机分成4组,每组6个重复,每个重复30尾,采用饱饲投喂方式,每天投喂2次,饲养周期为12 W。结果显示,与对照组相比,450和750 mg/kg TBHQ添加组大菱鲆的增重率、特定生长率均显著降低;450 mg/kg TBHQ添加组实验鱼血清碱性磷酸酶活力显著高于150 mg/kg TBHQ添加组;150 mg/kg TBHQ添加组实验鱼血清白蛋白和高密度脂蛋白含量显著低于对照组和450 mg/kg添加组;450 mg/kg TBHQ添加组鱼的血清肌酐含量显著高于对照组;150 mg/kg TBHQ添加组鱼的血清总蛋白含量显著低于对照组;饲料中添加高剂量的TBHQ能够显著升高血清中CAT、溶菌酶活力(450和750 mg/kg)及头肾吞噬细胞呼吸爆发活力(750 mg/kg);饲料中TBHQ添加量为750 mg/kg时,血清SOD活力显著降低;与对照组相比,饲料中添加450和750 mg/kg TBHQ能够显著降低中肠肠道绒毛长度与肠道直径比,而添加750 mg/kg TBHQ时中肠肠道做绒毛长度与肠道直径的比值显著降低。研究表明,饲料中TBHQ的添加量为150 mg/kg时,对大菱鲆幼鱼生长及生理生化指标无显著影响,而饲料中添加450 mg/kg以上的TBHQ则会对大菱鲆幼鱼的生长及生理状况产生一定负面作用。     

转“大麻哈鱼”生长激素基因鲤对小鼠精子致畸性的影响

通过用转"大麻哈鱼"生长激素基因鲤鱼的肉浆给小鼠进行灌胃,研究转基因鲤对哺乳动物精子致畸的影响.结果显示,灌注非转基因鲤鱼和转"大麻哈鱼"生长激素基因鲤不同剂量实验组,对小鼠精子的畸形率没有显著的差异.证明食用转"大麻哈鱼"生长激素基因鲤对哺乳动物的精子发生是安全的,初步为转基因鲤的食品安全评价提供了理论依据.     

黄芩苷对牙鲆肝CYP1A酶活性及基因表达的影响

本研究以中药黄芩苷为受试药物,研究其在不同剂量和作用时间下对牙鲆(Paralichthys olivaceus)肝CYP1A酶活性和基因表达的影响。采用体内实验,将黄芩苷按低(50mg/kg·d)、中(100mg/kg·d)、高(200mg/kg·d)3个剂量分别口灌牙鲆,连续给药,并分别于给药3d、6d、9d后取样,测定CYP1A酶活性。结果表明,较空白组而言,给药3d,黄芩苷各剂量组鱼肝中EROD酶(CYP1A标志酶)活性没有明显变化(P0.05);给药6d,高剂量组的EROD酶活性极显著增加(P0.01),中剂量组的则显著增加(P0.05);给药9d,高、中剂量组的EROD酶活性均极显著增加(P0.01),低剂量组的EROD酶活性显著增加(P0.05),且黄芩苷对该酶的诱导作用与剂量和药物作用时间均呈正相关。半定量RT-PCR结果表明,各药物剂量组的CYP1A基因表达水平都发生了上调,且这种表达上调的幅度同CYP1A酶的活性一样,随给药时间和剂量的增加而加强,提示黄芩苷作为诱导剂对CYP1A酶活性的作用机制可能与调控CYP1A的转录水平有关。     

Age-Related Sperm Quality of Captive Striped Bass Morone saxatilis

Three groups of captive-reared striped bass Morone saxatilis ages 1, 3 and 12 yr, were examined for age-related changes of sperm characteristics including short-term storage. All groups had similar ranges of the following parameters (mean× SEM): expressible milt (5.6× 0.5 mI/kg body weight (BW) to 7.5× 2.1 mL/kg BW), percentage of motile sperm (55× 6% to 60× 2%), duration of sperm motility (69× 3 sec to 72× 5 sec) and percentage of viable sperm (91× 2% to 93× 2%). Compared to the 1 and 12-yr-old fish, the 3-yr-old fish produced the greatest number of spermatozoa (1,190× 370× 10⁹ spermatozoa/kg), sperm concentration (120× 8 × 10⁹ spermatozoa/mL) and spermatocrit (74× 4%). In addition, during short-term storage at 4 C, extender-preserved sperm samples of the 3-yr-old group showed a significantly higher ( P < 0.05) percentage of motile sperm and duration of sperm motility, compared to the other two groups. This suggests that short-term storage may be affected by the age of the male fish. Sperm longevity of the 3-yr-old group was successfully maintained for as long as 15 d, longer than that of the 1-yr-old group (9 d) and 12-yr-old group (7 d). Overall, the 3-yr-old fish appeared to have superior sperm quality than the 1 or 12-yr-old fish based on higher sperm production and increased sperm longevity.     

不同硒水平对种公牛精液品质的影响

试验研究不同水平的硒对种公牛精液品质的影响。试验选取9头种公牛,随机分成3组,分别饲喂不同硒水平的日粮,硒的添加水平为0.2、0.6、1.0mg/kg,结果表明:不同硒水平对种公牛的精子活率、畸形率和顶体完整率影响显著(P〈0.05),精液的采精量和精子密度差异不显著。综合上述结果,种公牛饲粮硒的添加量以0.6mg/kg较为适当。     

Effect of vitamin E on spermatophore regeneration and quality of pond‐reared,black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)

The objective of the present work was to evaluate the effects of different levels of vitamin E in feed on the spermatophore regeneration and quality of male Penaeus monodon. The experiment was carried out with the four following treatments: the basal diet no added vitamin E, the diet added 200, 600 and 1,000 mg/kg respectively. Spermatophore regeneration and quality were evaluated by spermatophore weight, sperm count and spermatophore absence rates, which male P. monodon were extruded spermatophore for feeding 20 and 40 days. In the experiment, the weight of the twice regenerated spermatophore of the males added to the vitamin E group was higher than that of the untreated control group. The weight of the first regenerated spermatophore with the addition of 1,000 mg/kg group was the highest and significantly higher than the control group (p < .05), but there was no significant difference among the three groups with different levels of vitamin E. The weight of the second regenerated spermatophore with the addition of 600 mg/kg group was the highest, followed by 1,000 mg/kg group, both of which were higher than the control group and the addition of 200 mg/kg group. Within the same group, the regeneration spermatophore weight showed overall upward trend as the feeding time, twice regenerate experiment spermatophore weight with added to the vitamin E groups were significantly higher than the initial value (p < .05), but three spermatophore weight of male shrimp at the control group had no significant difference. The sperm quantity and the percentage of normal sperm of the twice regenerated spermatophore of the males with added to the vitamin E group was higher than that of the untreated control group, and those of the addition of 200 mg/kg group was significantly higher than that of control group (p < .05). The total number of sperm and the percentage of living sperm of male shrimp in the experimental group decreased with the increase of vitamin E in the feed. Within the same group, the total number of sperm and the percentage of living sperm of male shrimp with added to the vitamin E groups showed overall upward trend as the feeding time and were significantly higher than the initial value (p < .05), but the control group was slightly down and had no significant difference. Comprehensive sperm weight, sperm quantity and living sperm percentage of three indicators, that adding 200 mg/kg of vitamin E in feed could effectively promote the spermatophore regeneration in the male P. monodon and improve the sperm quantity. The experimental results provide a scientific basis for the breeding of P. monodon.     

Effect of different photoperiod cycles on metabolic rate and energy loss of fed and unfed adult tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: Part II

ABSTRACT: To study the influence of different photoperiod cycles on the metabolic rate and energy loss of fed and unfed adult tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (bodyweight 102–107 g) at 28°C, four photoperiod cycles (i.e. 3L : 3D, 6L : 6D, 12L : 12D, and 24L : 24D) were applied. A computer-operated respirometer with a closed tank was used so as to prevent water from condensing from the air or evaporating into the air. A photoperiod-mediated metabolic cycle was demonstrated during the routine state in which the metabolic rate was higher during the light phase compared with during the dark phase for all photoperiods. The combined effects of photoperiod and feeding episodes acted as a strong Zeitgeber (cue or synchronizer) for synchronizing the daily rhythm in fed fish. Fish exposed to short photoperiod cycles showed a higher metabolic rate and energy loss compared with those exposed to longer photoperiod cycles. Mean oxygen consumption in the fed and unfed fish were 295.7 mg/kg per h and 149.8 mg/kg per h, respectively, during the 3L : 3D period; 286.5 mg/kg per h and 143.3 mg/kg per h during the 6L : 6D period; 262.2 mg/kg per h and 130.3 mg/kg per h during the 12L : 12D period; and 238.3 mg/kg per h and 120.4 mg/kg per h during the 24L : 24D period. The highest post-prandial increase in energy loss was recorded during the 3L : 3D period (56.2 kJ/kg per day), followed by 55.1 kJ/kg per day during the 6L : 6D period, 50.7 kJ/kg per day during the 12L : 12D period, and 45.4 kJ/kg per day during the 24L : 24D period. The study's results demonstrated that the fish conserve energy when raised under longer photoperiod cycles.     

投喂雌二醇对西伯利亚鲟幼鱼生长及血液生化指标的影响

采用投喂添加雌二醇饲料的试验方法,观察分析人工诱导西伯利亚鲟性逆转过程中,外源雌激素对西伯利亚鲟幼鱼生长和血液生化指标的影响。研究结果表明:高剂量组(10 mg E2/kg饲料)幼鱼的日增重、肥满度、特定生长率等均显著低于低剂量组(1 mg E2/kg饲料)、对照组和空白组(P0.05),且高剂量组血清中血糖和总胆固醇显著降低(P0.05),而总磷含量显著升高(P0.05)。     

许氏平鲉幼鱼对饲料中维生素B6需求量的研究

本实验旨在研究饲料中维生素B6含量对许氏平鲉(Sebastes schlegeli)幼鱼生长、体成分、肝脏酶活和转氨酶基因表达的影响，以确定其对维生素B6的需求量。配制6组维生素B6实际含量分别为2.08(对照组)、3.25、4.16、6.32、10.17和31.14 mg/kg的实验饲料，饲喂初始体重为(36.35± 0.06) g的许氏平鲉幼鱼63 d。结果显示，随着维生素B6含量的增加，实验鱼的增重率(WGR)和特定生长率(SGR)均呈先升高后降低的趋势，4.16 mg/kg组达到最高。4.16 mg/kg组脏体比(VSI)显著高于对照组(P<0.05)，3.25?10.17 mg/kg组的肝体比(HSI)和肠体比(ISI)显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。3.25?31.14 mg/kg组的肌肉水分含量显著低于对照组(P<0.05)，全鱼和肌肉的粗蛋白和粗脂肪均呈先升后降的趋势。肝脏超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活力先升高后降低，4.16?10.17 mg/kg组显著高于对照组(P<0.05)；丙二醛含量(MDA)先降低后升高，3.25?31.14 mg/kg组显著低于对照组(P<0.05)；肝脏维生素B6含量先升高后平稳；3.25?31.14 mg/kg组谷草转氨酶(GOT)和谷丙转氨酶(GPT)活力显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。谷草转氨酶(GOT1和GOT2)基因相对表达量先升后降，3.25?31.14 mg/kg组显著高于对照组(P<0.05)；谷丙转氨酶(GPT1和GPT2)基因相对表达量先升后降，均在6.32 mg/kg组达到最大值；酪氨酸转氨酶(TAT)基因相对表达量先升后降，4.16?10.17 mg/kg组显著高于其他组(P<0.05)；丝氨酸转氨酶(SerC)基因相对表达量呈下降趋势，4.16?31.14 mg/kg组显著低于对照组和3.25 mg/kg组(P<0.05)。以WGR、肝脏维生素B6含量和GPT为评价指标，经折线回归分析表明，体重36 g的许氏平鲉幼鱼维生素B6的需求量为3.53?6.32 mg/kg饲料。     

抗菌肽对凡纳滨对虾生长和血清非特异性免疫指标的影响

为考察抗菌肽对凡纳滨对虾(Litopenaeus vannamei)生长、饲料利用和免疫能力的影响,分别在基础组饲料中添加0 mg/kg(对照组)、300 mg/kg、400 mg/kg和500 mg/kg抗菌肽,投喂平均体重为(0.8±0.1 g)的凡纳滨对虾6周。结果表明,饲料中添加抗菌肽后,凡纳滨对虾的成活率均显著高于对照组(P<0.05);300 mg/kg抗菌肽组的增重率和饲料系数分别为509.10%、1.33,较对照组提高增重率8.76%(P<0.05),降低饲料系数12.5%(P<0.05),而添加400 mg/kg、500 mg/kg抗菌肽对增重率、饲料系数无显著影响,但显著提高了肌肉粗脂肪含量,各处理组在肌肉粗蛋白、水分含量上无显著差异;300 mg/kg、400 mg/kg抗菌肽组的血清碱性磷酸酶、超氧化物歧化酶、谷丙转氨酶、谷草转氨酶及400 mg/kg抗菌肽组的溶菌酶均显著高于对照组。上述研究表明,饲料中添加300 mg/kg抗菌肽,可显著提高凡纳滨对虾成活率和增重率,降低饲料系数;添加400 mg/kg抗菌肽,对血清非特异性免疫指标有提高作用,凡纳滨对虾饲料中抗菌肽的添加量建议为300～400 mg/kg。     

Effect of different photoperiod cycles on metabolic rate and energy loss of both fed and unfed young tilapia Oreochromis niloticus: Part I

ABSTRACT: The influence of different photoperiod cycles (3L : 3D, 6L : 6D, 12L : 12D, and 24L : 24D) on the metabolic rate and energy loss of either fed or unfed young tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (bodyweight 8.6–9.5 g) was investigated at 28°C. A computer-operated respirometer with a closed tank was used to prevent water from evaporating into the air or condensing from the air. The photoperiods acted as strong Zeitgeber (i.e., cue or synchronizer) during the experiments with either fed or unfed fish. A photoperiod-mediated metabolic cycle was demonstrated in fed and unfed fish in which oxygen consumption was higher during the light phase compared with during the dark phase for all photoperiods. Mean oxygen consumption during the 3L : 3D, 6L : 6D, 12L : 12D, and 24L : 24D periods for fed and unfed fish were 685.06 mg/kg per h and 299.33 mg/kg per h; 658.52 mg/kg per h and 284.80 mg/kg per h; 591.09 mg/kg per h and 249.62 mg/kg per h; and 500.64 mg/kg per h and 239.14 mg/kg per h, respectively. The highest post-prandial increase in energy loss was recorded during the 3L : 3D period (145.88 kJ/kg per day), followed by 141.19 kJ/kg per day during the 6L : 6D, 128.70 kJ/kg per day during the 12L : 12D, and 99.92 kJ/kg per day during the 24L : 24D periods. The results suggest that higher energy conservation would be achieved if fish are exposed to longer rather than shorter photoperiod cycles.     

Effect of ascorbic acid supplementation on zootechnical performance,haematological parameters and sperm quality of lebranche mullet Mugil liza

The feed provided to breeding fish is one of the main factors influencing the quality of fish gametes. This study was carried out to evaluate the influence of ascorbic acid on growth, haematological parameters and sperm quality of Lebranche mullet males (Mugil liza). Six diets with different levels of ascorbic acid (0; 53; 107; 216; 482 and 708 mg/kg) were tested in triplicate for 75 days. During spermiation (first gonadal maturation), 144 individuals (205.7 ± 11.5 g and 25.7 ± 0.4 cm) were randomly distributed in 18 experimental tanks. Growth parameters were evaluated at the beginning and end of the experiment. Fish blood was collected to analyse glucose, total protein and erythrocyte count (EC) (n = 9). Fish (n = 12) from each treatment were euthanized to determine hepatosomatic index (HSI) and gonadosomatic index (GSI). Semen was collected to evaluate spermatic density, cell membrane integrity and sperm motility. No difference (p > .05) was found on growth parameters, GSI, HSI and total protein. However, EC was lower in fish fed without ascorbic acid (the control group). Ascorbic acid supplementation provided positive effects on sperm characteristics. Fish from treatments with 53 and 107 mg/kg presented the best results for motility time (133.30 ± 4.25 and 135.00 ± 2.77 respectively). Treatments with 107, 216 and 708 mg/kg provided the best results for motility rate (92.0 ± 2.9%, 93.0 ± 5.8% and 93.0 ± 5.8% respectively). Supplementation with 107 and 216 mg/kg provided the best results for plasma membrane integrity (70.12 ± 9.10% and 76.3 ± 3.1% respectively). Lower spermatic density was observed in fish without ascorbic acid supplementation, although no difference was found in sperm density among the treatments with ascorbic acid (p < .05). Considering these results, supplementation of dietary ascorbic acid between 107 and 216 mg/kg optimizes the spermatic quality in males of lebranche mullet.