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Nonsurgical videolaparoscopy for determination of reproductive status of the Arctic charr.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8640656     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The efficient commercial production of Arctic charr is hampered by the limited and subtle sexual dimorphism shown by this species. This project examined the feasibility of low-cost videoendoscopy through the genital pore to determine sex, stage of maturity, and safety for 80, randomly selected, anesthetized Arctic charr. The sensitivity and specificity for correct assignment of male sex were 90% and 100%, respectively, among 3 observers in a single-blind design. Sensitivity and specificity for relative sexual maturity in the same fish were 96% and 54%, respectively. The observed mortality rate of 7% at the end of 3 weeks was confounded by the presence of unrelated disease. We conclude that the technique holds promise for application by producers to improve production efficiency.
Authors:
A I Ortenburger; M E Jansen; S K Whyte
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue vétérinaire canadienne     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0008-5286     ISO Abbreviation:  Can. Vet. J.     Publication Date:  1996 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-07-16     Completed Date:  1996-07-16     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0004653     Medline TA:  Can Vet J     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  96-100     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Equipment Safety / veterinary
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy / methods,  veterinary*
Male
Salmonidae / physiology*
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sex Determination (Analysis)
Sexual Maturation / physiology*
Single-Blind Method
Video Recording / methods*
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