Comparative physiological and immunological impacts of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed water supplements on African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): effects on disease resistance and health parameters

Table 2 Growth performance and clinical observations in african catfish during 6-Week treatment period

Parameter	Control	Moringa leaves	Moringa seeds
Growth performance
Initial weight (gm)	80.0 ± 13.5	79.0 ± 8.9	81.0 ± 11.2
Final weight (gm)	109.0 ± 5.4*	120.5 ± 0.7*	90.5 ± 17.2
Clinical signs
Appetite	Normal	Normal	Reduced
Skin	Normal	Normal	Skin discolouration, and hyperaemia
Eye condition	Normal	Normal	Exophthalmia

Values represent mean ± SE. Asterisk (*) indicates significant difference from initial weight (P ≤ 0.05)

ISSN: 1746-6148