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October 3, 2025Open Veterinary JournalOpen Access

Effects of dietary pumpkin seed flour (Cucurbita pepo) supplementation on growth, physiological condition, and resistance to pathogens challenge in Cyprinus carpio

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Fish receiving 2% pumpkin seed flour showed better survival rates after pathogen exposure, indicating enhanced immune function.
Growth performance improved significantly in fish fed pumpkin seed diets compared to controls, with better feed utilization noted.
Key immune markers and serum lysozyme activity were higher in fish on the 2% pumpkin seed diet versus controls, suggesting stronger immune responses.
This research supports the integration of pumpkin seed flour into aquafeeds to enhance health and disease resistance in farmed fish.

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This study demonstrates improved immune response and growth in Cyprinus carpio fed pumpkin seed flour, suggesting potential for aquaculture.

Al-Hasson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study demonstrates improved immune response and growth in Cyprinus carpio fed pumpkin seed flour, suggesting potential for aquaculture.