Evaluation of VIE (Visible Implant Elastomer) and PIT (Passive Integrated Transponder) physical tagging systems for the identification of red porgy fingerlings (Pagrus pagrus) |
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Authors: | Mohamed Soula Ana Navarro Silvia Hildebrandt María J Zamorano Javier Roo Carmen M Hernández-Cruz Juan M Afonso |
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Institution: | 1. Grupo de Investigaci??n en Acuicultura (GIA), Instituto Universitario de Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria (IUSA), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Carretera Trasmonta?a s/n, 35416, Arucas, Las Palmas, Spain 2. Grupo de Investigaci??n en Acuicultura (GIA), Instituto Canario de Ciencias Marinas (ICCM), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Carretera de Taliarte, s/n, 35200, Telde, Las Palmas, Spain
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Abstract: | The effect of two physical tagging systems, Visible Implant Elastomer (VIE) and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT), was evaluated in red porgy (Pagrus pagrus) fingerlings, at different sizes. For VIE tagging, the weight classes were <1 and 1?C5?g and no tag effect was detected on fish growth. There was a significant difference in mortality between tagged and untagged <1?g fish, but not for the 1?C5?g fish. The tag loss rate was null for all sizes, however, tags showed fragmentation. This partial tag loss was evaluated and quantified. Seven VIE colours were compared and arranged from best to worst visibility: green, red, pink, orange, yellow, white and blue. For PIT tagging, 2?C6?g, 5?C10?g and 10?C20?g weight classes were analysed. There was no significant tag effect on fish growth, for any size, nor on mortality from 10?g. Tag loss rate ranged from 2.9 to 5.9%. These results demonstrate that, in red porgy, VIE is a successful tagging system from 2?g onwards whereas PIT system is successful from 10?g onwards. The combination of both systems allows traceability of fish from a very small size on, which is necessary for the implementation of genetic breeding programmes. |
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