http://repository.bsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/300 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:59:49 GMT 2026-04-15T22:59:49Z http://repository.bsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/637 Artificial Production of Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) Using Ovaprim® Injectable Solution Jovellanos, Aijeleth Shamar The study was conducted to produce fry through artificial production using Ovaprim® (Salmon Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Analog 20 μg/ml + Domperidone 10 mg/ml). Brood stock were collected from Bauko, Mountain Province and Atok, Benguet. They were injected with Ovaprim® to induce egg and sperm maturation after which, the ova were collected by stripping while the sperm were collected by sacrificing the male and collecting the testes. Artificial fertilization was done and incubation took place in improvised hatching trays. Thirty hours after fertilization, counting was done and embryo development was observed and noted at 6, 10, 25, 30, and 45 hours after fertilization. The ratio of male breeders and female breeders used in the study were 1 male to 2 females. Results showed that out of the 18 females used, about 13,432 eggs were collected, from which 2,555 eggs hatched at 30 hours after fertilization. After the yolk sac had disappeared in the larvae (fry), these were fed with hard-boiled egg yolk. The larvae survived only until the fourth day. The suspected cause of mortality was a ciliated protozoan parasite, Chilodonella sp., which increased in population when water condition and the fishes’ condition favoured their growth. Further studies need to be conducted with regards to water quality and larvae culture to increase the survival rate, as well the efficacy of other hormone preparations recommended for use in food fish. Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/637 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.bsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/301 Plants used in healing practices of the Applai tribe in Tadian, Mountain Province Albing, G. V. Medicinal plants continue to be essential components of medicine. The use of medicinal plants is still very much a part of the life of the people of the Applai tribe. There are several reasons why people use medicinal plants. First, these are widely available so those who know the medicinal uses of the plants could just get their roots, barks, stems or leaves and make their own preparation. Otherwise, the people would consult the traditional healer. Second, the various preparations made from these plants are applicable for certain illnesses. There are plants that could relieve certain illnesses. There are plants preparation that could relieve cough and fever, be applied over wounds or be used for massage to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis. Third, they are cheaper than drugs manufactures by pharmaceutical companies. The forest serves as their pharmacy so anyone could freely get them. Finally, medicinal plants have become part of the healing process where cure does not only come from the plant but also from rituals associated with the healing properties of the plant. The people trust the traditional healer and they believe in their healing rituals. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/301 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z