In mammalian research, the implementation of the 3Rs is ubiquitous. However, the
adaptation of procedures for experimental work on fish seems less extensive in comparison …

A critical point in the life of a captive fish is the final stages of production, not only in welfare
terms but also due to effects on meat quality, carcass appearance and derived economic …

Aquaculture is a growing industry worldwide and Canadian finfish culture is dominated by
marine salmonid farming. In part due to increasing public and stakeholder concerns around …

Considering the large number of individual Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) slaughtered
yearly without adequate stunning, there is an urgent need for development and validation of …

Both percussive and electrical stunning have been highlighted as methods that can be used
to quickly render fish unconscious before being killed. However, accurately assessing …

Simple Summary Anaesthetics have been increasingly used for live fish manipulation to
facilitate management, reduce stress and for welfare purposes. Plant derived natural …

Common slaughter procedures for African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) include
asphyxiation, ice chilling and exsanguination, which may all cause substantial suffering over …

A two‐part experiment was conducted to determine whether visual indicators of
consciousness such as equilibrium, eye‐roll reflex and ventilation are reliable for evaluating …

Abstract Current European Union regulation explicitly states that farmed fish should be
spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering at the time of slaughter. It has been shown …

Simple Summary The World Organization for Animal Health recommends the use of
stunning methods before the slaughter of farmed fish destined for human consumption. The …