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Research Article

Positive effects of Andrographis paniculata extract on growth performance, haematology, serum biochemistry, organosomatic indices and resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila in hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus × Clarias gariepinus)

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Article: 2320230 | Received 16 May 2023, Accepted 14 Feb 2024, Published online: 27 Feb 2024

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