Other Fish

DNA sampling by skin swabbing for Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus)

Fin clipping of live fish under anaesthesia is widely used to collect tissues samples for DNA extraction. However, this technique raises a number of ethical concerns, since the use of anaesthetic and/or physical fin damage may cause behavioural changes, pain,...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Identification MethodAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish, Zebrafish

Citation: Breacker, C., Tilley, C. 2017. DNA sampling by skin swabbing for Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and sticklebacks (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Animal Technology and Welfare 16(3), 211-213.

Use of tricaine methanesulfonate or propofol for immersion euthanasia of goldfish (Carassius auratus)

OBJECTIVE To substantiate current AVMA guidelines for immersion euthanasia of goldfish (Carassius auratus) with tricaine methanesulfonate (TMS), determine whether immersion in propofol at 5 times its immersion anesthesia concentration for 30 minutes is sufficient for euthanasia of goldfish, and quantify...

Year Published: 2018Topics: EuthanasiaAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish

Citation: Balko, J. A., Oda, A., Posner, L. P. 2018. Use of tricaine methanesulfonate or propofol for immersion euthanasia of goldfish (Carassius auratus). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 252(12), 1555-1561.

Uses and doses of local anesthetics in fish, amphibians, and reptiles

Local anesthetics are an integral part of routine pain management in mammals, yet their use is relatively limited in fish, amphibians and reptiles. These animals frequently undergo potentially painful surgical procedures and therefore could possibly benefit from those drugs. Some...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Analgesia, Anesthesia & SedationAnimal Type: Amphibian, Crocodile & Alligator, Fish, Frog & Toad, Lizard, Other Fish, Reptile, Salamander, Salmon, Snake, Tilapia, Trout, Turtle & Tortoise, Zebrafish

Citation: Chatigny, F., Kamunde, C., Creighton, C. M. et al. 2017. Uses and doses of local anesthetics in fish, amphibians, and reptiles. JAALAS 56(3), 244-253.

Updated review of fish analgesia

Analgesics are an integral part of routine pain management in mammals, yet their use in fish is still limited. Some recommendations on the use of analgesics in fish are currently in the literature; however, information on the properties of analgesic...

Year Published: 2018Topics: AnalgesiaAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish, Salmon, Tilapia, Trout, Zebrafish

Citation: Chatigny, F., Creighton, C. M., Stevens, E. D. 2018. Updated review of fish analgesia. JAALAS 57(1), 5-12.

A preliminary approach on the stress assessment through harmless procedures in farmed seabream (Sparus aurata)

Fish welfare is a key factor in ensuring successful cultures. Farmed fish that are stressed have been shown to be susceptible to pathologies and present lower growth rates. The present work seeks to check the efficacy of faecal cortisol as...

Year Published: 2016Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish

Citation: Herrera, M., López, J., Herves, A. 2016. A preliminary approach on the stress assessment through harmless procedures in farmed seabream (Sparus aurata). Animal Welfare 25(4), 423-427.

Coupling of heart rate with metabolic depression in fish: a radiotelemetric and calorimetric study

A rediotelemtry system for recording ECG and heart rate of freelyswimming fish with implanted radio-transmitter is described.

Year Published: 2004Animal Type: Fish, Other Fish

Citation: Van Ginneken, V. J. T., Snelderwaard, P., Van der Linden, R. et al. 2004. Coupling of heart rate with metabolic depression in fish: a radiotelemetric and calorimetric study. Thermochimica Acta 414, 1-10.

The effect of cover on food consumption and growth in two freshwater fish species used in experimental studies

In the European minnow, the presence of cover significantly increased growth rates and also the rate of food consumption at ad libitum rations; however, cover had no significant effect on the growth of the threespine stickleback. In both species, fish...

Year Published: 2006Animal Type: Fish, Other Fish

Citation: Wootton, R. J., Handisyde, N., Rowe, C. 2006. The effect of cover on food consumption and growth in two freshwater fish species used in experimental studies. Animal Welfare 15, 309-313.

Preference for structured environment in zebrafish (Danio rerio) and checker bards (Puntius oligolepis)

Information about the welfare and husbandry of pet and laboratory fish is scarce although millions of fish are sold in pet shops and used in laboratory research every year. Inadequate housing conditions can cause behavioural problems also in fish since...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish, Zebrafish

Citation: Kistler, C., Hegglin, D., Würbel, H. et al. 2011. Preference for structured environment in zebrafish (Danio rerio) and checker bards (Puntius oligolepis). Applied Animal Behaviour Science 135(4), 318-327.

Aggression and welfare in a common aquarium fish, the Midas cichlid

Many species of fishes are aggressive when placed in small aquaria. Aggression can negatively affect the welfare of those individuals toward whom it is directed. Animals may behave aggressively in order to defend resources such as food, shelter, mates, and...

Year Published: 2011Topics: Environmental Enrichment, HousingAnimal Type: Fish, Other Fish

Citation: Oldfield, R. G. 2011. Aggression and welfare in a common aquarium fish, the Midas cichlid. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 14(4), 340-360.

The effects of music on animal physiology, behavior and welfare

Physiological and psychological effects of listening to music have been documented in humans. The changes in physiology, cognition and brain chemistry and morphology induced by music have been studied in animal models, providing evidence that music may affect animals similarly...

Year Published: 2013Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cattle, Chicken, Chimpanzee, Fish, Fowl, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Fish, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Alworth, L. C., Buerkle, S. C. 2013. The effects of music on animal physiology, behavior and welfare. Lab Animal 42(2), 54-61.