When different ratios of Eucalyptus leaves and cow dung were mixed and analyzed for worm multiplication, amongst the three ratios (1:1, 3:1 and 3:2), 3:1 was the most suitable ratio as far as multiplication of worms is concerned. There was no multiplication of worms up to two weeks but the worms started multiplying at a significant rate after two weeks. After eight weeks of inoculation the numb...

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Earthworm, a non-conventional protein source with 520–530 g protein kg−1 on dry matter basis was used in three forms viz. (i) whole earthworm (ii) earthworm custard, and (iii) pelleted earthworm diet to prepare three iso-nitrogenous (500 g protein kg−1 diet) and iso-caloric (17.0 MJ kg−1 diet) experimental diets. The formulated diets were fed ad libitum twice daily to Labeo rohita advanced fry ...

Vermicomposting of organic waste has an important part to play in integrated management strategy. The aim the present study was investigate ability epigeic earthworm Eisenia foetida transform anaerobically digested sewage sludge (SS) amended with hazelnut husk (HH) and cow manure (CM) different proportions under laboratory condition (in darkness at 25°C0,5 0C). Two approaches investigated were...