TY  - JOUR
T1  - Effects of Methanol Extract of <I>Morus alba</I> on Hematological Parameters 
  and Liver Histology of African Catfish (<I>Clarias gariepinus</I>)
AU - Daud, H.M. AU - Sheikhlar, A. AU - Alimon, A.R. AU - Saad, C.R. 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 11
IS  - 17
SP  - 3202
EP  - 3205
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2012.3202.3205
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.3202.3205
KW  - Clarias gariepinus
KW  -Morus alba extract
KW  -hematological parameters
KW  -liver histology
KW  -MFE-9
KW  -Malaysia
AB  - Methanol extract of <I>Morus alba </I>Foliage (MFE) was studied 
  to evaluate its effect on hematological parameters and liver histology of African 
  catfish (<I>Clarias gariepinus</I>). The trial consisted of five diets preparation, 
  i.e., control diet (diet 1) and four tested diets supplemented, respectively 
  with 2 g MFE kg<SUP>-1</SUP> (MFE-2), 5 g MFE kg<SUP>-1</SUP> (MFE -5), 7 g 
  MFE kg<SUP>-1</SUP> (MFE -7) and 9 g MFE kg<SUP>-1</SUP> (MFE -9) of Dry Matter 
  (DM) diet. Results showed fish fed with MFE-5 and MFE-7 diets had (p&lt;0.05) 
  the highest RBC counts, Hb content, albumin and total protein levels among other 
  dietary groups while MFE-9 showed the poorest RBC, albumin and total protein. 
  Histological study indicated that fish received MFE-9 diet showed minor degenerative 
  changes in the liver. In conclusion, methanol extract of <I>Morus alba </I>at 
  7 g kg<SUP>-1</SUP> of diet has no adverse impact on hematology and liver&#146;s 
  histology in African catfish.
ER  -