饲料脂肪水平对黄姑鱼幼鱼生长性能、肌肉组成和血浆生化指标的影响

本研究以鱼油为主要脂肪源,配制脂肪水平分别为4.07%(L4组)、7.04%(L7组)、10.05%(L10组)和12.97%(L13组)的4种等氮配合饲料,并将1 200尾初始平均体重为(41.7±3.1)g的黄姑鱼幼鱼分成4组,进行为期8周的饲养试验,探讨饲料脂肪水平对黄姑鱼幼鱼生长性能、肌肉组成和血浆生化指标的影响。每组设3个重复,每个重复放养100尾鱼。结果表明:L4和L7组黄姑鱼幼鱼的终末均重、终末均体长、增重率、成活率、饲料效率、蛋白质效率、肥满度和脏体比均显著高于L10和L13组(P0.05);L7组黄姑鱼幼鱼的特定生长率和肝体比显著高于L10和L13组(P0.05),但L7和L4组之间差异不显著(P0.05);L4、L7和L10组黄姑鱼幼鱼的肌肉粗蛋白质含量显著高于L13组(P0.05),L4、L7和L10组之间差异不显著(P0.05);L4组黄姑鱼幼鱼的肌肉粗脂肪含量显著低于L7、L10和L13组(P0.05),L7、L10和L13组之间差异不显著(P0.05);L7组黄姑鱼幼鱼的肌肉粗灰分含量显著低于L4、L10和L13组(P0.05),L4、L10和L13组之间差异不显著(P0.05);L4和L7组黄姑鱼幼鱼的血浆中总蛋白、白蛋白、球蛋白、甘油三酯、高密度脂蛋白和低密度脂蛋白含量显著高于L10和L13组(P0.05),而葡萄糖和胆固醇含量以及乳酸脱氢酶、谷丙转氨酶、谷草转氨酶和碱性磷酸酶活性则显著低于L10和L13组(P0.05)。综合以上试验结果,在本试验条件下,黄姑鱼幼鱼饲料中适宜的脂肪水平为7.04%。     

大菱鲆幼鱼对玉米蛋白粉中营养物质的表观消化率及添加胆汁酸和酶制剂对其产生的影响

本试验旨在研究大菱鲆幼鱼对玉米蛋白粉中干物质、粗蛋白质、氨基酸和总能的表观消化率,以及在玉米蛋白粉中分别添加胆汁酸(纯度≥30%)和酶制剂[中性蛋白酶(1×105 U/g)和木瓜蛋白酶(4×105 U/g)组成的复合酶,二者活性比为2∶1]对其营养物质表观消化率的影响。首先配制基础饲料,试验饲料由70%的基础饲料和30%的待测蛋白质源[未进行任何处理的玉米蛋白粉(CGM)、添加胆汁酸的玉米蛋白粉(CGMB)和添加酶制剂的玉米蛋白粉(CGME)]组成。所有饲料均添加0.1%的三氧化二钇(Y2O3)为外源指示剂。将初始体重为(13.00±0.01)g大菱鲆幼鱼随机分为4组,每组3个重复,每个重复40尾鱼,分别投喂相应饲料2周后采用后肠挤压法收集粪便。养殖周期为10周。结果表明:3种不同处理形式的玉米蛋白粉中干物质、粗蛋白质、总氨基酸、总能的表观消化率分别为25.99%~43.34%、48.62%~60.72%、48.41%~67.67%、35.07%~52.34%,且总氨基酸与粗蛋白质表观消化率的变化趋势一致。其中,大菱鲆幼鱼对CGMB中各营养物质的表观消化率均最高,显著高于CGM和CGME(P0.05),且CGMB中干物质、粗蛋白质、总氨基酸、总能的表观消化率较CGM分别提高了17.35%、12.10%、19.26%、17.27%;大菱鲆幼鱼对CGME中各营养物质的表观消化率也得到改善,其干物质、粗蛋白质、氨基酸、总能的表观消化率较CGM分别提高了9.53%、4.37%、4.29%、12.25%,效果显著(P0.05)。由结果可知,添加胆汁酸和酶制剂均能够提高大菱鲆幼鱼对玉米蛋白粉中营养物质的表观消化率。     

Effects of different rearing systems on growth,small intestinal morphology and selected indices of fermentation status in broilers

A 3×2 factorial experiment was conducted to determine the effects of rearing system and stocking density on the growth performance, intestinal morphology and fermentation status of broilers. Broilers were kept on three rearing systems: floor litter rearing (FRS), plastic net rearing (NRS) and multilayer cage rearing system (CRS), each with two stocking densities (normal and high stocking densities). Results showed that on 7 to 28 days of age, body weight gain appeared as FRS > NRS > CRS. Whereas, CRS significantly enhanced the weight gain of broilers compared with the other systems subsequently. Broilers on FRS had higher counts of cecum Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli at 28 days of age but had more Escherichia coli and less Bifidobacteria than CRS at 42 days of age. The FRS also decreased volatile fatty acid (VFA) concentration and jejunal villus height‐to‐crypt depth ratio at all ages. In conclusion, FRS appeared to benefit gut microorganisms during the early growing period along with high body weight gain of broilers, whereas this system might have a harmful effect on subsequent intestinal growth, as indicated by high E. coli, low Bifidobacteria count, low VFA concentration and villus height‐to‐crypt depth ratio along with low weight gain of broilers.     

Effect of the supplementation of live preys enriched in cod liver oil on the survival rate,growth and fatty acid profile of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) larvae

First‐feeding diets employed in the rearing of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) larvae are based on live preys that are commonly enriched to compensate for their deficiency of essential fatty acids. A feeding trial was conducted on meagre larvae (Argyrosomus regius) fed rotifer (Brachionus plicatilis) and Artemia salina enriched in lipids from an emulsion of cod liver oil (CLO) and a commercial product (CP). The effect of both enrichment products was evaluated on the survival rate, size and lipid composition of meagre larvae. The results showed that larvae fed CLO presented significant higher values of survival rate (35.0 ± 3.2%) and larval size (12.06 ± 1.17 mm) at the end of the experiment, compared to the CP diet (26.0 ± 2.5%, 11.41 ± 0.91 mm, respectively). Both zootechnical parameters were related to the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the larvae. Indeed, the larvae fed CLO presented a higher ratio DHA/EPA than those enriched in commercial product (0.82 ± 0.18 and 0.38 ± 0.12 at 26 days after hatching, respectively). Both larval groups presented similar body content of arachidonic acid (1.4 wt.% on average at 26 days after hatching), regardless the enrichment source. From all above, we can conclude that the enrichment of live preys with an emulsion of cod liver oil is an economically viable alternative to commercial products. Indeed, cod liver oil emulsions are able to fully meet the requirements for fatty acids of meagre larvae. Furthermore, cod liver oil is easily available from fish processing facilities.     

Spawning and rearing of Holothuria tubulosa: A new candidate for aquaculture in the Mediterranean region

Holothuria tubulosa (Gmelin, 1788) has recently shown an increased demand in Asian markets, becoming one of the intensively exploited holothurian species in the Mediterranean Sea. A risk is that over‐harvesting is likely affecting both the species' natural stocks and the benthic communities. In this scenario, sea ranching and restocking through aquaculture could assist in mitigating its overexploitation. This study is the first to demonstrate the successful artificial breeding and rearing of H. tubulosa, and its consequent potential as a new species for the Mediterranean aquaculture industry. Here we describe the spawning induction, larval development and early juvenile growth in hatchery cultures, aimed at developing a spawning and rearing protocol for this species. The trials were conducted from July to October in both 2014 and 2015. Holothuria tubulosa was induced to spawn by testing four different methods. Thermal stimulation plus thermal shock emerged as the most efficient method to obtain active and healthy gametes. Larval development in H. tubulosa progressed through five stages, reaching the juvenile stage in 27 days. Two different microalgal feeding regimens were tested for larval breeding. Under the best feeding conditions, 7% of the larvae metamorphosed into settled juveniles, adhering to artificial substrates previously conditioned with benthic biofilm. Our results indicate that H. tubulosa shows good performance in hatchery rearing during the larval phases, indicating that this species could be a new candidate for aquaculture in the Mediterranean region, both for production and restocking proposes.     

Replacement of fishmeal with commercial soybean meal and EnzoMeal in juvenile barramundi Lates calcarifer

This study investigates the impact of fishmeal replacement by soybean meal (SM) and improved SM known as EnzoMeal (EZ) on fish growth performance. The SM and EZ were used in five experimental diets: fishmeal (600 g/kg) as the control diet, 50% fishmeal replaced with soybean meal (SM50), 50% fishmeal replaced with EnzoMeal (EZ50), 100% fishmeal replaced with soybean meal (SM100) and 100% fishmeal replaced with EnzoMeal (EZ100). Fish in the control group gained the most weight, followed by those under the SM50 and EZ50 diets, while the least weight gain was observed in fish fed the SM100 and EZ100 diets. The specific growth rate (SGR) was higher in the control, but was not different between fish fed SM50 and EZ50, or between SM100 and EZ100. The highest feed intake occurred in the control but decreased sequentially from fish fed SM50 to fish fed EZ50, EZ100 and SM100. Protein digestibility was best in SM50, poorest in EZ100, but no difference between the control, EZ50 and SM100 diets. This study indicates that EnzoMeal, containing high crude protein (56%), is a potential source of plant meal to replace fishmeal in the barramundi diet, but low feed intake is a challenge when EnzoMeal is >300 g/kg.     

Gonad quality of sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus cultured in an offshore pilot‐scale trial on the south‐east Italian coast

A pilot project aimed at testing roe enhancement strategies based on offshore Paracentrotus lividus cultures was conducted off the south‐east coast of Italy (Apulia Region). Adult sea urchins were reared in sea cages located 700 m offshore at a depth of 12 m for 3 months. The animals were fed once a week on two formulated diets, prepared mixing nutrients with agar 20 g/Kg and differing only in terms of the protein source: anchovy flour (Diet A) or krill flour (Diet K). At the end of the rearing trial, the gonad somatic index of sea urchins fed on formulated diets significantly exceeded that of wild sea urchins. Total FAA content in the gonads of wild sea urchins and Diet A‐fed sea urchins was similar, whereas in Diet K‐fed sea urchins it was significantly higher. In terms of fatty acids, the gonads contained SFAs, MUFAs and PUFAs. In visual and sensory assessment of gonads by panel test and electronic nose, the gonads of reared sea urchins were rated as being of better size, while no differences were recorded for coloration, taste and odour. This study shows that under these experimental conditions, commercial‐grade Paracentrotus lividus roe enhancement can be achieved after 3 months in sea cages.     

不同蜂虫比对管氏肿腿蜂繁育效果的影响

在室内利用玻璃双通管由中间寄主黄粉甲的初蛹直接接蜂繁育管氏肿腿蜂,比较不同蜂虫比对繁蜂效果的影响。结果表明,不同蜂虫比对管氏肿腿蜂单位虫重繁蜂量、子代蜂数量和雌雄比有较明显的影响,蜂虫比8:4时这几项指标达到最佳。蜂虫比对管氏肿腿蜂的发育历期有显著影响,且寄主数量相同时,管氏肿腿蜂子代蜂产卵前期随着蜂虫比的提高而缩短,发育总历期随着单管接种肿腿蜂数量的增多而缩短。综合以上各项指标,人工扩繁时采用8:4的蜂虫比最佳。