Blood Hematology and Health Impact Assessment of Fish Labeo Rohita with Potato Peel Incorporation

Aquaculture is a rapidly expanding sector in global food production, now contributing more than half of the world’s fish supply. Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), the fourth most important food crop globally, generates substantial amounts of agro-industrial waste, particularly potato peels. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of potato peel as a sustainable and economical feed additive by assessing its impact on the blood hematology of Labeo rohita. An experimental trial was conducted using four dietary treatments: 0% (T1), 5% (T2), 10% (T3), and 15% (T4) potato peel inclusion, arranged in a completely randomized design with three replications. Hematological parameters including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (HCT), platelet count (PLT), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were analyzed to evaluate physiological responses and immune function. The results showed statistically significant differences (p