Anesthetic Efficacy of Clove Oil,Propofol, 2‐Phenoxyethanol,and Ketamine Hydrochloride on Persian Sturgeon,Acipenser persicus,Juveniles |
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| Authors: | Milad Adel Amin Bigham Sadegh Sakineh Yeganeh Ahmad Nosrati Movafagh I. Patrick Saoud |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Aquatic Animal Health and Diseases, Iranian Fisheries Research Organization, Tehran, Iran;2. Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran;3. Department of Fisheries, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran;4. Department of Biology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon |
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| Abstract: | Anesthetics are commonly used in the aquaculture industry to reduce stress and prevent mortality of fish during transportation, handling, and surgical procedures. This study assessed the efficacy of four anesthetic agents (clove oil, propofol, 2‐phenoxyethanol [2‐PE], and ketamine hydrochloride) on Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus, juveniles. In addition, results of the first experiment were used to evaluate sedation concentrations suitable for transportation of Persian sturgeon. The concentrations of anesthetics or sedatives evaluated in the first experiment were: 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg/L for clove oil; 1, 1.25, 2.5, and 5 mg/L for propofol; 110, 330, 550, and 770 mg/L for 2‐PE; and 1250, 2500, 3750, and 5000 mg/L for ketamine hydrochloride. Results show significant reduction in time to anesthesia and significant increase in recovery time with increase in concentration of all anesthetics. The most clinically useful concentrations of anesthetics tested were between 25 and 50 mg/L for clove oil, less than 1 mg/L for propofol, 330 mg/L for 2‐PE, and none of the tested concentrations for ketamine hydrochloride. In the second experiment, juveniles were placed in low concentrations of anesthetic solutions for 24 h and survival assessed. The four anesthetics tested are suitable for light sedation during transportation of A. persicus juveniles. Results are helpful to scientists working with Persian sturgeon aquaculture and restocking programs. |
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