Abstract
This study aimed to assess the extent to which chasing, handling and confining Oncorhynchus mykiss to a small respirometer chamber during respirometric experiments is stressful and affects metabolic measurements. The study observed increased cortisol levels in animals tested using a chase protocol and subsequent intermittent-flow respirometry, suggesting that this procedural treatment may stress animals
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Fish Biology |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 2206-2213 |
ISSN | 0022-1112 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- fishes
- metabolism
- salmonid
- standard metabolic rate
- static respirometry
- stress