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Fish stress

Name(s):

Unhealthy fish

Health problems in aquaculture

Nature

Stress is of central concern in aquaculture, as various stressors which accompany intensive fish husbandry can predispose the fish to compromised growth and health, and promote disease. Physiological stress responses in fish manifest in changes in the endocrine system or acid-base and ionic balance. Stress in fish is further evidenced in behavioural changes. Causes of fish stress include diet and rearing conditions.

Broader

Pests and diseases of fish

Animal stress in factory farming

Aggravates

Loss of animal productivity

Aggravated by

Environmental pollution from aquaculture

Value(s)

Reference(s)

Iwama, G K; Pickering, A D; Sumpter, J and Schreck, C: Fish Stress and Health in Aquaculture

Type

(J) Problems under consideration

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