The effects of prebiotic oligofructose on hematological, serum biochemical parameters and liver enzymes of juvenile beluga (Huso huso)

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of dietary oligofructose (1, 2 and
3%) on blood profiles of beluga Huso huso juveniles (18.77±0.76g). After 7 weeks feeding on
experimental diets hematological parameters, metabolic products (cholesterol, glucose and
total protein) and serum enzymes (lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, alanine
aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase) were measured. Compared to the control
group (0% oligfructose), oligofructose had no effects on red blood cell counts (RBC), mean
corposcular volume (MCV), mean cellular hemoglobin concentration (MCH) or mean cell
hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (P>0.05). However, hematocrit (Hct), hemoglobin
concentration (Hb) and leucocyte counts (WBC) were significantly higher in fish fed 2%
oligofructose (P

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Iranian Scientific Fisheries Journal
Volume 20, Issue 2
March and April 2011
Pages 27-36

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