Growth performance, haematological parameters and carcass composition of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed varying inclusion levels of Asparagus racemosus Root meal diet

The current study aimed at evaluate the effect of different inclusion levels Asparagus racemosus root meal on two hundred and twenty five (225) Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Five iso-nitrogenous diets 40% crude protein were formulated to contain A. (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 2.0 g/kg) labelled as (DI-D5) with a triplicate each regime fifteen fish per tank. fingerlings fed visual satiation between 08:00 09:00 16:00 17:00 hours for period fifty six (56) days in Laboratory. Fish weighed biweekly until experiment was terminated. Results showed that Temperature ranged 27.2–27.5 °C, Dissolved oxygen 6.52-6.79 mg/L pH 7.12-7.65. diet 3(1.0 had highest weight gain compared control other treatments. A reduction growth increased beyond 1.0 g/kg observed 4 5 respectively. Different improved blood parameters there significant differences (p˂0.05) tested. There proximate analysis fish. Protein content 3(66.3%) lowest 1(62.4%). concludes level C. is found be ideal promote better nutrient utilization.