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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (23): 109-115.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb2021-0064

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Effects of Starvation Stress on the Body Weight and Muscle Nutrition Composition of Nile Tilapia

LI Qingyong(), HUANG Qiubiao, YE Lin, LIU Yi, WU Shudong, ZHU Dexing, LIN Haiqiang   

  1. Fisheries Research and Extension Center of Huizhou, Huizhou, Guangdong 516003
  • Received:2021-01-20 Revised:2021-09-13 Online:2023-08-15 Published:2023-08-10

Abstract:

The purpose of this study is to obtain the optimal time of starvation stress for tilapia, and to provide reference for quality control of tilapia by considering both fish quality and economic benefits. The changes of body weight and muscle nutrition composition of Nile tilapia (837.78±86.78) g in different periods after fasting were analyzed. The results showed that the body weight of Nile tilapia decreased continuously with the increase of starvation time. At the end of the experiment (28 day post-starvation), the condition factor was 3.16 to 3.52, the body weight decreased by 14.35%, the liver-somatic index increased first and then decreased, the stomach-body ratio and viserosomatic index decreased gradually with time, the content of crude protein and fat in muscle decreased while the ash and moisture increased. In addition, the EAA/NEAA ratio in muscle was higher than 60%, and the content of fatty acids and trace elements showed dynamic changes. In conclusion, it is suitable for tilapia to fast for 14 to 21d according to the changes of body weight, mortality, and nutritional component and trace elements in muscle, as well as the taste and economic benefits.

Key words: Oreochromis niloticus, starvation, body weight