Therapeutic effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract on fin and tail rot diseased fish Anabas testudineus (Bloch,1972)
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i2.5237Keywords:
Azadirachta indica, Anabas testudineus, Haematological parameters, Bacterial diseaseAbstract
Bacterial infection is a major drawback that hampers aquaculture practices leading to great economic loss. Among them Fin and tail rot disease is most common bacterial infection caused by several gram-negative bacteria and it is difficult to cure in advance stages. The present study is carried out to examine the therapeutic nature of Azadirachta indica (neem) in the treatment of tail-rot diseased fish Anabas testudineus. Neem leaf extract at 0.1g/2L and 0.4g/2L concentration was prepared to treat the diseased fishes for 7 and 14 days respectively. The lesions on fin, tail and ulcers in the diseased fishes were healed completely after the neem treatment. Haematological parameters, i.e. total RBC and WBC count were also examined which showed significant results respect to the control group. Therefore, this study introduces effective traditional way by using neem leaf in treating fish diseases.
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