title: Propiscin--A safe anaesthetic for pikeperch (Sander Lucioperca L.).
abstract: The aim of this work was to determine the impact of etomidate (Propiscin) dose (1 and 2 ml l-1) and exposure time (2 and 10 min) on the biochemical and haematological parameters of juvenile pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) [mean body length (Lc) 25.9 cm; body weight (W) 189.9 g] that were reared in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). Significant changes in the mean values of total protein, globulin, calcium, magnesium, and ammonia were noted in all groups immediately following exposure. The greatest changes in the haematological indicators were observed in groups subjected to 10-min exposure at both doses of the anaesthetic. The specimens from these groups had higher values for white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), haemoglobin (HGB), haematocrit (HCT), and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Statistically significant differences in these same parameters were also noted in the groups of fish exposed to the anaesthetic for 2 min at a dose of 2 ml l-1, but they were not as pronounced. Twenty-four h following exposure to etomidate, all blood parameters in the experimental groups were comparable to those of the control group. Etomidate can be recommended as a safe, effective anaesthetic for pikeperch.
authors.affiliation: Department of Aquaculture, The Stanisław Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute , ul. Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719 Olsztyn , Poland.
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rożyński
authors.affiliation: Department of Ichthyology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury , Olsztyn , Poland.
authors.forename: Elżbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ziomek
authors.affiliation: Department of Ichthyology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury , Olsztyn , Poland.
authors.forename: Krystyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Demska-Zakęś
authors.affiliation: Department of Aquaculture, The Stanisław Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute , ul. Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719 Olsztyn , Poland.
authors.forename: Agata
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kowalska
authors.affiliation: Department of Aquaculture, The Stanisław Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute , ul. Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719 Olsztyn , Poland.
authors.forename: Zdzisław
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zakęś
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D005045:Etomidate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D010473:Perciformes / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D005045:Etomidate
keywords: Anaesthesia; biochemical blood indicators; etomidate; haematology; pikeperch