Early feeding frequency improves biological performance, glycogen and triglyceride levels in Jullien’s golden carp (Probarbus jullieni)

Suksan Kumkhong

Department of Animal science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, Ratchaburi, Thailand 70150

Putthaporn Pumrojana

Department of Animal science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, Ratchaburi, Thailand 70150

Surangsee tapparangsee

Department of Fisheries, Ratchaburi Inland Aquaculture Research and Development Center, Inland Aquaculture Research and Development Division, Ratchaburi, Thailand 70150

Wiwihthanon Boonyung

Department of Fisheries, Ratchaburi Inland Aquaculture Research and Development Center, Inland Aquaculture Research and Development Division, Ratchaburi, Thailand 70150

Metharak Jokpudsa

School of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30000

Nitchanan Chukerd

Department of Animal science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, Ratchaburi, Thailand 70150

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14456/apst.2025.42

Keywords: Feeding frequency Jullien’s golden carp Optimal feeding

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of feeding frequency on Jullien’s golden carp (Probarbus jullieni) during their initial feeding period. The effects of four different feeding frequencies, treatment 1 (Trt-1), 2 (Trt-2), 3 (Trt-3) and 4 (Trt-4) meals per day were assessed on growth performance, feed utilization, survival rate and whole body composition. The larvae fish, initial weight 2.16 ± 0.01 mg were fed with a commercial powder feed for 40 and 70 days after hatching (DAH). The effect on growth performance, including final body weight (FBW), weight gain (WG), average daily weight gain (ADG), specific growth rate (SGR), and feeding conversion ratio (FCR) were assessed. At 40 DAH after feeding, the larvae were at Trt-2, Trt-3, and Trt-4 meals per day showed significantly higher FBW, WG, ADG, and SGR than those fed at Trt-1 meal per day (p<0.05). Moreover, the FCR of groups at Trt-3 and Trt-4 was better than those of group at Trt-1 and Trt-2 (p<0.05). There were significant increases in growth rate and feed efficiency in larvae fed Trt-3 and Trt-4 groups compared to Trt-1 and Trt-2 groups over the 70 DAH (p<0.05). The results also showed that both Trt-3 and Trt-4 groups had higher whole body glycogen and triglyceride levels than Trt-1 and Trt-2 groups (p<0.05). Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that feeding three meals per day to the larvae was optimal for growth performance and feed efficiency for Jullien’s golden carp.

How to Cite

Kumkhong, S. ., Pumrojana , P. ., tapparangsee, S. ., Boonyung, W. ., Jokpudsa, M. ., & Chukerd , N. . (2025). Early feeding frequency improves biological performance, glycogen and triglyceride levels in Jullien’s golden carp (Probarbus jullieni). Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 30(03), APST–30. https://doi.org/10.14456/apst.2025.42

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