Effectiveness of the Food-Safe Anaesthetic Isobutanol in the Live Transport of Tropical Spiny Lobster Species

The strong demand for live spiny lobsters in Asian markets is being met by long-distance airfreight. Holding lobsters out of water during transportation often results in mortalities due to the accumulation of metabolites, especially ammonia. This study examined the potential to improve the survival...

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Main Authors: Jayagopal Pozhoth, Andrew Jeffs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Fishes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/1/40