Investigational Use of Metomidate Hydrochloride as a Shipping Additive for Two Ornamental Fishes

During shipping, ornamental fish can be stressed due to handling, high stocking densities, and deteriorating water quality. Adding sedatives, such as metomidate hydrochloride, to shipping water may improve fish survival rates and the percentage of fish in saleable condition. Although the effects of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of aquatic animal health 2009-09, Vol.21 (3), p.133-139
Hauptverfasser:	Kilgore, Kathy Heym, Hill, Jeffrey E., Powell, James F. F., Watson, Craig A., Yanong, Roy P. E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Behavior, Animal - drug effects Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum Cichlidae Cichlids - physiology Hypnotics and Sedatives - pharmacology Isonipecotic Acids - pharmacology Pisces Poecilia - physiology Poecilia sphenops Stress, Physiological - drug effects Transportation
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