Some observations on the narcotizing ability of electric currents on the common carp Cyprinus carpio

W T Barham; H J Schoonbee; J G Visser

Some observations on the narcotizing ability of electric currents on the common carp Cyprinus carpio

Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 1989 Sep;56(3):215-8.

Authors

W T Barham¹, H J Schoonbee, J G Visser

Affiliation

¹ Tilapia Research Unit, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa, Republic of South Africa.

PMID: 2812707

Abstract

Some effects of alternating current electronarcosis and of rectified current electronarcosis on C. carpio were investigated. In all instances recovery from narcosis was accompanied by convulsive spasms. Haemorrhaging of the gills was also observed to occur. Carp do not appear to be suitable candidates for electronarcosis.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Anesthesia Recovery Period
Animals
Carps / physiology*
Cyprinidae / physiology*
Electricity
Electronarcosis / veterinary*
Temperature
Time Factors