Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different types and levels of binding agents on stability and nutritional availability of formulated diets of Oreochromis shiranus (Pisces: Cichlidae) J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · E.M.A. Mohammed · W. Singini Binding agents are -important ingredients in fish diets which provide stability to the pellet and reduces leaching of nutrients into the water. However, major weakness of most binding agents are instability, they are affected by heat, oxid… RUF-40638 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source of Oreochromis shiranus (Trewavas 1983) diet D. Chifunga · J. Kang’ombe A study was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Aquaculture farm from 15 February 2018 to 11 May 2018 to determine the effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source in Oreochromis shi… RUF-38744 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary spirulina supplements on growth, haematological factors and survival of Oreochromis shiranus challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila W. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A. Mtethiwa · J.O. Siringi A study was conducted to determine the effect of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on growth performance and resistance of Oreochromis shiranus to Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Four diets containing 0, 3.5, 7.0 and 10.5 g spirulina/kg of… RUF-37530 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · T. Moges +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Bunda Fish Farm for three months. The objective of this study was to determinethe e… RUF-37528 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of feeding frequency and feeding rate on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus juvenile (Trewavas 1983) reared in laboratory condition C. German · T. Gwaza · Q. Jun · J. Kang’ombe +2 more Studies to investigate the effect of feeding frequency (2, 3 and 4 times/day) and feeding rate (2, 4, 6 and 8% BW/day) on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in a laboratory at Li… RUF-37522 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access On-farm Analysis of the use of clear Plastic Pond Sheeting for Enhanced Growth and Productivity of Tilapia Rendalli and Oreochromis Shiranus Polyculture in Earthen Ponds E.W. Kaunda · J.M. Kihoro · C.G. Salima The effect of clear plastic sheeting on growth of Tilapia rendalli and Oreochromis shiranus polyculture and pond productivity was assessed in twelve 200m2 ponds in Dowa district, Malawi. Clear plastic sheets of 200 microns were installed 5… RUF-32837 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
