Zebrafish nutrition: promoting fish health and welfare of the animal model in halal science research

Raja Idris, Raja Ibrah and Mohd Taufek, Norhidayah and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry and Al-saari, Nurhidayu (2022) Zebrafish nutrition: promoting fish health and welfare of the animal model in halal science research. Halalsphere, 2 (1). pp. 106-121. E-ISSN 2773-6040

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Abstract

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a popular animal model in scientific and even halal science research. As the use of zebrafish in research grows, so does the need to focus on their welfare to ensure that they live in normal-good health fit for research. Nutrition is an essential but often overlooked welfare factor in zebrafish, as it affects their development, health, reproduction, and response to stimuli. In many modern laboratory settings, zebrafish feeding is dependent on the researcher, with numerous types of feed and feeding regimens used without a rigorous assessment of the fish growth. This is mainly due to a lack of information about zebrafish nutritional requirements, which is the fundamental fault of any nutritional and growth study. A standard fish diet with an adequate amount of nutrition, including the appropriate ratio of protein, carbohydrate, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, are proposed to prevent the unplanned nutritional effect to the outcomes of such experiments. Protein is essential for the growth of the fish, while carbohydrates and lipid are the non-protein source of dietary energy for the fish diet. Therefore, this review addresses some nutritional requirements needed in zebrafish to be examined to produce a healthy zebrafish.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8649/97318
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Zebrafish; Danio rerio; Nutrition; Welfare; Halal science research
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. > KBP3123 Animal protection. Animal welfare. Animal rights
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Nurhidayu al-saari
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2022 16:02
Last Modified:	23 Mar 2022 16:02
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/97318

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