@article{MAKHILLJAFSN20146228869,
    title = {Preliminary Investigation on the Role of a Novel Organic Feed Binder,Carboxy Methyl Tamarind (CMT) in the Aqua Feeds},
    journal = {Journal of Aquaculture Feed Science and Nutrition},
    volume = {6},
    number = {2},
    pages = {47-50},
    year = {2014},
    issn = {2070-1667},
    doi = {joafsnu.2014.47.50},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=2070-1667&doi=joafsnu.2014.47.50},
    author = {J. Stephen Sampath and},
    keywords = {bio-growth parameters,PL,CMT,M. rsoenbergi,M. rsoenbergi,feed utilization},
    abstract = {Feed is the major input in aquaculture systems impacting on 
  the cost of production. While energy nutrients contribute for the growth and 
  success of the feed in production, non-energy ingredients in the feed can contribute 
  to the effective utilization of the feeds. Nutrient sparing action is an essential 
  prerequisite for the binder that is used in the feed besides offerings hydro 
  stability. Carboxy Methyl Tamarind (CMT), an organic binder was used at 1% level 
  in the freshwater prawn feed and the efficiency of the feed was tested against 
  two feeds prepared with conventional binders, such as tapioca flour and wheat 
  maida. At the end of 28 days of trial feeding, CMT incorporated feed could give 
  higher weight gain (378.74%) with higher SGR (5.59). The performance was better 
  than the two other feeds tried which vouch for the fact that the CMT could well 
  be sued as a feed binder for aquatic organisms. Since no negative effects noticed 
  in the trials, it could also be concluded that in the light of increasing demand 
  for good quality aqua feed, CMT as an organic feed binder might be of great 
  use for the aquaculture industry. This will, also pave way for the enhanced 
  utilization of the feed and subsequent economic benefits.}
    }