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PAW-PAW & BITTER LEAVES PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT Paw-paw leaves are loaded with nutrients like calcium, Vit amins  A, C, E, and K which are great antioxidants as well having gastrointestinal benefits While bitter leaves have antioxidants with some antibacterial & anti-fungal  benefits Administering the extract gives anti-stress benefits to the fish. It helps boost immunity with the antioxidants attacking free radicals ( cell waste products ) & preserving cell structures If the free radicals are not removed, cellular stress sets in, which can reduce the fish stress tolerance, decrease immunity & increase susceptibility to diseases The extracts were administered for an hour after which flow through commenced However, for curative treatment, it's important to leave the fish in the treatment overnight. It's application could be captured under routine preventive measures like conducting salt baths for the stock
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WATER MANAGEMENT Water  quality is the most important factor affecting fish health and performance in aquaculture production systems. Good water quality refers to what the fish wants and not what the farmer thinks the fish wants.   This means that farmers must understand the water quality requirements of the fish under culture very well. Fish live and are totally dependent on the water they live in for all their needs and any error in water results to poor performance or even total loss of the fishes. Adequate Water Temperature : Fish are "cold-blooded" and therefore assume the temperature of the water they live in. Water temperature is therefore the most important physical factor for fish survival and growth. Body temperature, and thus the water temperature, has an effect on level of activity, behavior, feeding, growth, and reproduction of the fish. Each species has its tolerance limits and optimum range.  When water temperatures are outside the ...
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                  BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA TO CHICKEN It is advisable that all poultry farmers plant at least three stems of Aloe-vera plant because of it's benefits to poultry animals and human beings as well.                       Today, we share with you the importance of this herb to poultry. √ Aloe-vera is a great nature antibiotic. Sometimes you may spot some wounds or scratches on your kukus.                                        You don't have to purchase drugs from the agrovet 😊                                                                    because  Aloe-vera will relieve you the stress. Simply cu...