幼鱼阶段电刺激对稀有鮈鲫性腺发育及繁殖的影响

控制水域电压为75 V,电流280 m A,持续电刺激5 500 ms左右,电刺激的作用强度是使鱼既能达到休克昏迷状态又能在几分钟内苏醒。通过对1月龄的稀有鮈鲫(Gobiocypris rarus)进行电刺激,观察电刺激对其性腺发育及性成熟后繁殖的影响,以期为渔政部门评价电捕鱼行为对鱼类资源的影响提供参考。结果表明,电刺激1次组、电刺激3次组和电刺激5次组可以促进雌雄鱼的生长和性腺发育,连续电刺激组对雄鱼的生长和性腺发育影响不大却会抑制雌鱼的生长和性腺发育;电刺激1次组、电刺激3次组和电刺激5次组对性成熟后雌雄鱼的繁殖没有产生显著差异,而连续电刺激组对性成熟后雄鱼的繁殖没有产生显著差异,却会造成雌鱼不产卵、或产出的卵颜色泛白,且可产卵雌鱼的产卵周期平均延长4.5 d,产卵量平均减少36粒,受精率平均降低9.2%。组织切片观察发现,电刺激1次组、电刺激3次组和电刺激5次组对性成熟后雌鱼的卵巢没有造成影响,而连续的周期性电刺激对性成熟后雌鱼卵巢中大的卵细胞的细胞膜造成了损坏,细胞膜界限变得不清晰;电刺激对性成熟后雄鱼精巢没有造成影响。     

电驱虾捕捞技术的初步研究

海虾有陷于沙中，昼伏夜出的习性。因此一般拖网捕虾的产量，夜间比白天高。为了提高白天拖网捕虾的生产效果，本文报道了利用电刺激虾体来配合拖网捕虾的试验成果。试验通过对七百多尾墨吉对虾，用不同参数电刺激，探讨了虾在电刺激状况下的生理反应，得出了驱赶墨吉对虾的最佳电参数；讨论了设备和电极在海水中形成的电场强度分布情况。最后，简略介绍了试捕实践情况。     

Evaluation of electrical stunning of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in seawater and killing by chilling: welfare aspects, product quality and possibilities for implementation

The objective was to assess neural, behavioural responses and product quality in farmed sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) upon electrical stunning in seawater. The electrical sinusoidal 50 Hz or pulse square wave alternating 133 Hz current induced a general epileptiform insult with a current of 3.3±0.2 or 3 A dm^?2, respectively, for 1 s head to tail in seawater. The total duration of the insult was 48±34 and 23±11 s. After stunning, the electro‐cardiogram revealed fibrillation and ceased or showed malfunction. Product quality was assessed in a group electrically stunned, followed by chilling in ice water and the controls were only chilled in ice water. The pH of the fillets was 0.1–0.2 lower (P<0.01) when stunned electrically at days 1, 2, 8 and 10 postmortem, where the colour did not differ. The percentage of sea bass effectively stunned using an electrical sinusoidal or pulse square wave current was above 85% within a confidence level of 95%. A combination of electrical stunning for 10 s, followed by chilling in seawater with ice flakes resulted in the death of all fish. The former method is recommended to be adapted for implementation in practice.     

Preslaughter Anesthesia with Lippia alba Essential Oil Delays the Spoilage of Chilled Rhamdia quelen

This study evaluated whether anesthesia with essential oil (EO) of Lippia alba (300 mg L^?1 for 4 min) prior to electronarcosis (128 V m^?1 × 300 Hz for 5 s) or hypothermia (ice/water slurry) could delay fish spoilage during chilled storage of whole fish. Silver catfish (Rhamdia quelen) were subjected to two different pre-stunning treatments (water or anesthesia with EO of L. alba) followed by two different stunning procedures (hypothermia or electrical stunning), yielding four groups (n = 32/group): water (control) + hypothermia, water (control) + electrical stunning, EO of L. alba + hypothermia, and EO of L. alba + electrical stunning. After stunning, fish were slaughtered by percussion and stored in ice. Preslaughter anesthesia with the EO of L. alba extended fish shelf life by delaying the loss of freshness (nucleotide degradation), growth of Enterobacteriaceae, and fish deterioration (sensory evaluation). Such preservative effect was most remarkable for fish that were subsequently submitted to electrical stunning, as they had the lowest demerit scores and greatest shelf life in the sensory evaluation. Our results showed that preslaughter anesthesia with EO of L. alba followed by electrical stunning can delay the loss of freshness and extend fish shelf life during chilled storage.     

Evaluation of a boat-mounted electro-trawl as a commercial harvesting system for crawfish

Field experiments were conducted to ascertain if trawling utilizing electrical currents was an effective method of harvesting crawfish.Results suggest that catch efficiency relative to vegetation density is more dependent upon trawl mechanical ability than on relative crawfish abundance. Catch is also dependent upon trawling speed, water depth and time of trawling. Trawling consistently yielded higher catches per area than did conventional traps. Unmarketable individuals and mortality were no different for the two gear types.Trawling could be an effective supplemental harvesting method, but additional work needs to be performed to alleviate electrical and mechanical problems before economic efficiency can be realistic.     

Electrical stunning of farmed Atlantic cod Gadus morhua L.: a comparison of an industrial and experimental method

An industrial and experimental electrical method for stunning farmed Atlantic cod in air and seawater (SW), respectively, were compared. The impacts of sedation with AQUI‐S^? and exercise to exhaustion before electrical stunning were also assessed to monitor the possible depletion of rested muscle energy levels by electrical stunning. Stress (blood glucose, haematocrit, muscle pH, muscle excitability, high‐energy phosphates and rigor mortis) and flesh quality (fillet texture, colour, liquid leakage (LL), gaping, residual blood and K‐value) were assessed. For the industrial stunning method, an average of 41 V, 0.2 A dc was applied to individual cod for 18–27 s. For the SW method, a bipolar square wave current (170 Hz, 33% duty cycle) was applied for 5 s. After stunning, recovery was prevented by exsanguination in chilled SW. There were no differences (P>0.05) between the two stunning methods except for a higher ultimate fillet pH for cod stunned in air 8 days postmortem. Exercise before stunning depleted muscle energy levels at slaughter, increased LL and fillets had redder and darker flesh after storage on ice for 8 days. Electrical stunning (in air) of AQUI‐S^?‐treated fish partly depleted muscle energy levels (pH 7.3, ATP 18.7 μmol g^?1, PCr 70.1 μmol g^?1). However, flesh quality was not affected. Unless pre‐rigor filleting is the chosen processing strategy, electrical stunning of cod seems to be a promising stunning method.     

Abdominal sonography in small animals. I. Physical fundamentals, apparatus technic

Ultrasound waves result from the utilization of the reverse "piezo-electric effect". The diagnostic ultrasound uses the impulse-echo method. Interfaces between tissues of differing acoustic impedance reflect part or all of the sound beam back towards the transducer. The returning echos are converted into electrical signals, which are analysed according to the strength and depth of reflection and finally displayed on a monitor as amplitudes or brightness values. Scanning is performed with mechanical sector or electrical linear array transducers. The pros and cons of the different scanners are discussed and at least some advice for the choice of an ultrasound machine is given.     

Electrical stunning followed by decapitation or chilling of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): assessment of behavioural and neural parameters and product quality

The objective of this study was to assess neural and behavioural responses in farmed African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) upon electrical stunning in combination with decapitation or chilling. To assess the possibility of scaling up one or both experimental methods, two trials were performed in an experimental setting. The product quality of the collected samples was compared with the currently applied industrial method: live chilling. After electrical stunning in combination with decapitation, the fish showed spikes alternated with theta and delta waves on the EEG, followed by minimal brain activity after 20±10 s. The same traces on the EEGs were observed after electrical stunning in combination with chilling. Here, minimal brain activity occurred after 22±11 s. Within a confidence level of 95%, the percentage of African catfish that was effectively stunned after administration of an electrical current of 1.5 A dm⁻², 300 V (50 Hz a.c.), followed by decapitation or chilling was above 91%. The analysis yield and evolution of liquid loss showed significant (P<0.05) differences among the batches, which could be explained by the stunning method used. The course values of the pH in the different batches were significantly (P<0.05) dependent on the stunning method, sex and location (visceral or skin side). It is concluded that African catfish can be stunned effectively using electrical stunning in a water tank, followed by decapitation or chilling in ice. Dutch commercial processors prefer to combine electrical stunning with chilling in flake ice in a rotating tumbler, as the outer slime layer is then removed, which facilitates further processing.     

增氧机动力储备系数K值的选定

一、各种增氧机动力储备的分析 1984年10月,在上海进行的全国水产养殖增氧机性能统测中,基本上集中了全国各种类型、规格的     

Electric stunning of trout: power reduction using a two-stage stun

Electrical stunning in water using a high frequency (1000 Hz) power source is a humane and practical method for killing trout, which results in damage free carcasses. However, the electrical power requirement can be high, particularly with high conductivity water. The equipment needed for the high frequency power supply significantly adds to the capital cost of the equipment and can make such equipment impractical, particularly for use in high conductivity water. A two-stage approach to stunning has been demonstrated which reduces the electrical power required by over 80%. The approach is based on the observation that the electric field strength needed to induce rapid insensibility is greater than the electric field strength required to maintain stunned fish in a state of insensibility until they are beyond the point of recovery. It is further proposed that since the electric field required for the prolonged second stage is quite low, it might be possible to use a 50 Hz power source without causing carcass damage.     

Influence of Electronarcosis on Behavioral Responses,Blood Markers,and Fillet Properties of Silver Catfish (Rhamdia quelen)

Behavioral responses, blood markers, and fillet properties were investigated after silver catfish exposure to different electric field strengths, frequency, and duration of electric current in the preslaughter stunning. All combinations of electric fields and frequencies were able to stun fish. Longer apparent stun was obtained at the intermediate electrical frequencies. High electric field strength detracted the texture of fillets. At least 5 s was required to stun fish, and longer exposure to electrical current did not prolong the apparent stun or damage fillet properties. Results indicate that silver catfish are relatively resistant to electronarcosis.     

ANALYSIS OF THE COMMERCIAL-SCALE COST OF PRODUCING FRESHWATER PRAWN Macrobrachium rosenbergii IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL UNITED STATES

Freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, production costs have mainly been estimated from experimental results or from limited numbers of producers. This paper discusses results from a cost of production survey sent to freshwater prawn producers in the south central United States in 2005. Feed and stocking costs were the highest variable costs and were related to the proximity of the input sources. Inorganic fertilizer cost was significantly greater for the south region while electrical costs were greater for the west region of the study area. The average prawn breakeven price covering all costs was $12.74, $14.27, $16.12, $17.18, and $14.55 per kilogram for producers in Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, “Other States,” and for all respondents, respectively. Producers could decrease costs by improving yields, i.e., by increasing survival and/or weight gain, or by decreasing stocking, feed, and electrical costs; or by finding multiple uses of the equipment used to grow-out and harvest freshwater prawns.     

Is humane slaughter of fish possible for industry?

Abstract The objective was to evaluate industrial and research slaughter methods for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), gilt‐head seabream (Sparus auratus) and eel (Anguilla anguilla) with respect to welfare and quality. As a general term of reference, an optimal slaughter method should render fish unconscious until death without avoidable excitement, pain or suffering prior to killing. For Atlantic salmon, commercial slaughter methods (carbon dioxide stunning followed by gill cutting, and gill cutting alone) are not in conformity with the general term of reference, as the fish are not rendered unconscious immediately and possibly experience stress. Evaluation of automated percussive stunning remained unconclusive. More research should enable us to ascertain whether loss of consciousness is instantaneous. Electrical stunning can be humane if applied properly. However, because flesh of electrostunned fish was characterized by occasional bloodspots, optimization of the electrical parameters is required. Prototypes for percussive and electrical stunning of salmon have been recently developed. This implies that humane slaughter of salmon is feasible for industry. For gilt‐head seabream, neither aphyxia in air nor transfer of the fish to an ice slurry were considered to be humane: the methods did not induce immediate brain dysfunction and vigorous attempts to escape occurred. Percussive and electrical stunning can be in conformity with the general term of reference. However, conditions for stunning whole batches of seabream have not been established. Quality of the fish slaughtered by percussive stunning was similar to that obtained by the industrial method, i.e. immersion in an ice slurry. Further work is required to establish optimal stunning conditions and to develop prototypes. For eel, desliming in a salt‐bath followed by evisceration, electrical stunning performed under the conditions prescribed by the German legislation, and live chilling and freezing were not considered to be humane. In contrast, it was established that a 10–20 kg batch of eels in fresh water could be rendered unconscious immediately and until death by applying electricity in combination with nitrogen gas. The conditions used were 0.64 A dm^?2 for 1 s, followed by 0.17 A dm^?2 combined with nitrogen flushing for 5 min. A preliminary assessment of flesh quality suggests that it may be improved by application of the latter method, compared with the salt bath. The results clearly indicated that humane slaughter of eels is possible in practice.     

Non-destructive measurement of sunshine bass, Morone chrysops (Rafinesque) ×Morone saxatilis (Walbaum), body composition using electrical conductivity

Abstract. We describe a rapid, non-destructive method for determining lean body mass (LBM; i.e. total body mass — total lipid mass) and lipid content in live fish. This method provides non-invasive determination of body composition by measuring the total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) of an animal placed within a low-frequency electromagnetic field. This principle is governed by the different electrical properties of body fat and fat-free tissues. Relationships between TOBEC analysis and body composition were examined using juvenile sunshine bass (hybrid striped bass, Morone chrysops (Rafinesque) ♀× M. saxatilis (Walbaum) ♂) in a size range of 24–124g. Whole-body conductivity was significantly correlated to LBM, lipid, protein, water, and ash content. Analyses of an independent group of fish indicated TOBEC to be a reliable indicator of body composition. This method should prove useful for deriving body composition data at various phases of an experiment or a life cycle, rather than a single point in time as with destructive methods.     

Preslaughter electrical stunning of eels

The current procedures for slaughtering European eels (Anguilla anguilla) for food are very slow and cause suffering. Although there is little legislation for protecting the welfare of fish at slaughter, the legislation covering farmed mammals and birds at slaughter is well defined, requiring that these animals be rendered insensible immediately or without fear or pain prior to being killed. For many mammals and birds this can be achieved using an electrical stun, which is then followed by a procedure that actually kills them, such as exsanguination. This paper reports the investigation of the possibility of using electricity to stun eels, rendering them insensible to pain. Using 1 s duration alternating currents at 50 Hz applied directly across the head of the fish, it was shown that it was possible to stun the fish with currents of 0.1 A and above. Increasing the applied current increased the length of the period of the stun. When the duration of the application of the current was increased to 30 s it was found that the fish could be killed using currents between 0.50 A and 0.95 A. These results show that it is possible to use electricity to instantly stun eels and also to kill them by using longer duration currents. The use of preslaughter electrical stunning at slaughter could allow the welfare of these fish at slaughter to be improved greatly.     

A dc Electric Fishing Machine using 3-Phase Generators*

The circuit construction of a dc electric fishing machine is described which uses one or two 3-phase electrical generators to cover the range of low to medium water conductivity. These generators were chosen instead of dc generators (which are not so readily available) to allow ac switching of the fishing current and thus maximum life of the safety isolation relays. The control circuitry is both lightweight and durable and requires only a basic knowledge of electronics for its construction.     

The equivalent resistance and power requirements of electric fishing electrodes

Abstract  The empirical relationship between different sizes of electric fishing anodes, water conductivity and equivalent resistance was modelled for a range of electric fishing ring anode designs currently in use. In addition, equivalent resistance values were measured for several cathode designs. Knowledge of the equivalent electrode resistance allowed determination of the input power required to energise an electric fishing system for a range of water conductivities, circuit voltages and electrical waveforms. The values of equivalent electrode resistance did not correspond well with values obtained from previously published theoretical methods for calculating equivalent electrode resistance.     

Electromagnetic Method for Detection of Parasites in Fish

An electromagnetic method that can detect parasites in fish muscle has been developed. The hypothesis tested was that changes in current flow around a parasite could be detected by variations in electromagnetic field strength. The use of electrical properties of fish muscle and associated parasites simplified the detection problem by changing it from complex pattern recognition to simple current detection. This technique has the potential for automated industrial applications requiring high sensitivity, high resolution, easy defect recognition, and fast throughput.     

A technique for maintaining water quality in fish tanks containing eels and fish larvae

Abstract. A technique which uses electrodes at the mouths of meshless water outlets of fish tanks is described. The electrical field generated by the electrodes was effective in discouraging fish from approaching the open outlet, and allowed free discharge of debris-laden water without the usual blockage of the outlets by faeces and uneaten food. The system was found to be particularly effective for the rearing of eels (from the glass eel stage on) which typically cause a rapid deterioration in water quality due to their feeding behaviour. It was also found very useful for rearing other fish larvae in tanks.     

An evaluation of total body electrical conductivity to estimate body composition of largemouth bass,Micropterus salmoides

Measurement of total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) recently has been used to estimate the body composition of several fish species in a noninvasive manner. The present study was conducted to evaluate the use of TOBEC in estimating body composition of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). A total of 85 largemouth bass weighing 154 to 3 245 g were measured for electrical conductivity after which their proximate composition was determined by chemical means. Significant linear relationships existed between the natural logarithm of whole-body ash, lean body mass, lipid, protein, and water content and the natural logarithm of length and/or weight with r² values ranging from 0.860 to 0.999. Inclusion of the TOBEC value did not significantly improve the prediction accuracy of these models. Equations were developed to allow the prediction of body composition of largemouth bass based on length and weight measurements. Prediction models including only length and weight as variables provided estimates of body components of an independent set of fish that were not significantly different from chemically derived measurements of these components. These models should allow the rapid, nondestructive estimation of body composition of largemouth bass varying in size and condition without the added cost and processing time associated with measurement of TOBEC, although large prediction errors might prevent the detection of ecologically significant differences in body composition. However, with additional data involving narrower fish-size ranges and constant temperatures for the development of prediction equations, TOBEC may improve the prediction accuracy of body composition estimates for largemouth bass.