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