Development of a Compound Feed Formulation for Cyprinid Fish Based on Local Raw Materials

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate plant-based additives' impact on the nutritional value and growth of cyprinid fish.
• Developed a compound feed formulation including pumpkin seed cake meal and saffron leaf powder.
• Conducted experiments to assess growth performance of cyprinid fish.
• Evaluated nutritional value based on dietary compositions.
• The plant-based additives improved the nutritional value of the compound feeds.
• Growth performance metrics indicated positive outcomes in fish fed with the new formulation.