Species specific anaesthetics for fish anaesthesia and euthanasia

Abstract There is a need to ensure that the care and welfare for fish maintained in the laboratory are to the highest standards. This extends to the use of anaesthetics for both scientific study, humane killing and euthanasia at end of life. An anaesthetic should not induce negative behaviours and f...

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Main Authors: Gareth D. Readman, Stewart F. Owen, Toby G. Knowles, Joanna C. Murrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06917-2