The Influence of Photoperiod in Farming Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso): Evaluation by Growth and Health Parameters in Serum

Askarian, Fatemeh; Kousha, Armin

doi:10.3923/jfas.2009.41.49

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“… Mean values for blood chemistry parameters for 6‐year‐old hybrid sturgeon A. naccarii female × A. baerii male (closed circle) plotted with literature data for other species (open circle). Literature data were obtained from: Asadi et al., 2006a,b, 2009; Askarian and Kousha, 2009; Baker et al., 2008; Bayunova et al., 2002; Belanger et al., 2001; Cataldi et al.,1998; Cech and Crocker, 2002; Di Marco et al., 1999; Furné et al., 2009; Gessner et al., 2009; Gomulka et al., 2008; Hamlin et al., 2008; Knowles et al., 2006; Lankford et al., 2003; Maxime et al., 1995; Sanchez de la Madrid et al., 2000; Shahsavani et al., 2008; Shi et al., 2006; Wuertz et al., 2006; Zuccarelli et al., 2008 …”

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Assessment of blood chemistry reference values for cultured sturgeon hybrids (Acipenser naccarii female × Acipenser baerii male)

Marco

Finoia

Petochi

et al. 2011

Journal of Applied Ichthyology

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Summary Blood chemistry profiles of cultured sturgeon hybrids Acipenser naccarii female × Acipenser baerii male were assessed in order to acquire basic data for evaluating fish health status on‐farm. Sixty healthy fish (11.0 ± 3.2 Kg weight; 117.8 ± 8.6 cm total length) were randomly captured from 600 m3 concrete tanks and sampled from April to June. Blood samples were analyzed for the following 22 biochemical parameters using standard clinical methods: cortisol, glucose, lactate, non esterified fatty acids, triglycerides, cholesterol, albumin, creatinine, urea, total bilirubin, total protein, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, creatine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride. Biochemical values were found to be consistent with data from the parental species A. naccarii. Cortisol, cholesterol, albumin, urea, total bilirubin, CK, LDH and magnesium were significantly affected by sampling time and the differences are probably related to sexual maturation of the fish. Blood chemistry analyses afforded an accurate evaluation of sturgeons’ health status, also providing information on their reproductive conditions. Evidence resulting from cortisol and lactate values indicated that pre‐sampling operations, including capture and confinement of these large‐sized fish, must be carefully managed in order to minimize handling stress. This study provides knowledge on blood chemistry of hybrid sturgeon A. naccarii × A. baerii and the results corroborate the validity of the test panel performed in evaluating the physiological functions of sturgeons. Reference values for 22 biochemical parameters were identified for the purpose of evaluating health and welfare in cultured sturgeons.

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Assessment of blood chemistry reference values for cultured sturgeon hybrids (Acipenser naccarii female × Acipenser baerii male)

Marco

Finoia

Petochi

et al. 2011

Journal of Applied Ichthyology

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“…The application of anaesthesia is frequently needed to improve management practices for the handling, tagging, sexing, spawning, transportation and surgery of sturgeons. Very few studies on the comparative effects of anaesthetics in sturgeons are available (Di Marco et al., 1999; Fleming et al., 2003; Gomulka et al., 2008), despite their frequent use in different applications (Asadi et al., 2006; Flynn and Benfey, 2007; Askarian and Kousha, 2009). According to literature data, tricaine methanesulphonate (MS‐222) is the compound most commonly used in sturgeons (Feist et al., 2004; Bronzi et al., 2006; Knowles et al., 2006).…”

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Efficacy of tricaine methanesulphonate, clove oil and medetomidine-ketamine and their side effects on the physiology of sturgeon hybrid Acipenser naccarii × Acipenser baerii

Marco

Petochi

Longobardi

et al. 2011

Journal of Applied Ichthyology

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Three anaesthetic agents were tested in sturgeon hybrid Acipenser naccarii female · Acipenser baerii male: clove oil at 100 mg L )1 (CLO); tricaine methanesulfonate at 150 mg L )1 (MS-222); combined medetomidine and ketamine hydrochloride (MK) administered by intravenous injection at 0.04 mg kg )1 + 4 mg kg )1 , respectively. Efficacy of the anaesthetics was evaluated as well as physiological effects on blood gas status, acid-base balance and stress response by measuring blood PCO 2 , PO 2 , pH, HCO À 3 , haematocrit and serum cortisol, glucose, NEFA, lactate, Na + , K + , Cl ) concentration. Anaesthetic dosages were safe and effective in order to rapidly anaesthetize the sturgeons: induction time was significantly shorter with MS-222 (3.2 min) compared with CLO (4.7 min) and MK (5.4 min). Recovery time was significantly longer in MK anaesthetized fish (16 min) in comparison with CLO (5.8 min) and MS-222 (3.8 min). Anaesthesia induced blood hypercapnia, respiratory acidosis and stress response, with differences among anaesthetics. Blood PCO 2 and cortisol levels were significantly higher in MS-222 (11 mmHg; 97.0 ng ml )1 ) and CLO (9.6 mmHg; 65.3 ng ml )1 ) anaesthetized groups compared to MK (7.8 mmHg; 39.6 ng ml )1 ) and control (7.0 mmHg; 10 ng ml )1 ). Overall results indicated that anaesthesia with MS-222 produced a greater physiological impact in sturgeons compared to the other anaesthetics. The effects were slightly attenuated in fish anaesthetized with clove oil, indicating that the use of this chemical was better than MS-222 in reducing handling stress. MK anaesthesia affected physiological parameters to a lesser extent. Intravascular administration of medetomidine at a dose of 0.04 mg kg )1 in combination with ketamine at a dose of 4 mg kg )1 proved to be a safe and effective anaesthetic protocol in this hybrid sturgeon, suitable for experimental studies and diagnostic procedures related to broodstock management and artificial reproduction.

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“…Plasma cortisol is reported to increase in fish after stress exposure and this is well documented in several studies (Barton et al 1988, Mustafa and MacKinnon 1999, Olsen et al 2002, 2005, 2008, Askarian and Kousha 2009, Santos et al 2010. Cortisol can also affect growth and metabolism of fish during chronic and acute stress (Fast et al 2008, Vijayan et al 2009.…”

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Pathophysiological effect of chronic and acute stress in Atlantic salmon, <I>Salmo salar</I> (Actinopterygii: Salmoniformes: Salmonidae)

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Myklebust²,

Olsen³

2013

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The Influence of Photoperiod in Farming Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso): Evaluation by Growth and Health Parameters in Serum

Cited by 9 publications

References 36 publications

Assessment of blood chemistry reference values for cultured sturgeon hybrids (Acipenser naccarii female × Acipenser baerii male)

Assessment of blood chemistry reference values for cultured sturgeon hybrids (Acipenser naccarii female × Acipenser baerii male)

Efficacy of tricaine methanesulphonate, clove oil and medetomidine-ketamine and their side effects on the physiology of sturgeon hybrid Acipenser naccarii × Acipenser baerii

Pathophysiological effect of chronic and acute stress in Atlantic salmon, <I>Salmo salar</I> (Actinopterygii: Salmoniformes: Salmonidae)

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