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Investigate the effects of using dried mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) on growth performance and biochemical factors in platyfish (Xiphophorus maculatus)
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| This study examined the effects of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) powder on growth performance and serum biochemical factors in platyfish (Xiphophorus maculatus). A total of 600 platyfish were divided into four treatments, each with three replicates: a control diet (commercial Biomar feed), T1 (25% mealworm powder and 75% conventional farm concentrate feed), T2 (50% mealworm powder and 50% conventional farm concentrate feed), and T3 (conventional farm concentrate feed) for a duration of 8 weeks. At the conclusion of the experiment, sampling was conducted. The results indicated that the inclusion of mealworm powder enhanced growth performance and reduced the feed conversion ratio compared to conventional farm concentrate feed (P<0.05). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) enzymes did not show significant differences among the various treatments (P≥0.05). Diets containing mealworm powder and conventional Biomar feed exhibited a significant difference when compared to the conventional farm concentrate (P<0.05). The incorporation of mealworm powder in platyfish diets, up to a 50% replacement of farm concentrate feed, improves growth and immunity indicators without adverse effects on liver enzymes and could be regarded as a competitive component of the diet alongside conventional Biomar feed. |
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| Keywords: Mealworm, Platy, Growth, Biochemical, Immunity |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/07/1
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