Potential problems with removing scales before surgical transmitter implantation

Author: Bauer, C.

Source: Journal of Fish Biology, Volume 66, Number 3, March 2005 , pp. 847-850(4)

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Abstract:

Thirty one mirror carp Cyprinus carpio were implanted with telemetry transmitters. Several large scales were removed from the incision area of two mirror carp before implantation of transmitters. When the fish were recaptured after 4 months, the mirror carp from which scales were removed showed severe tissue necrosis at the incision site whereas intact fish did not.

Keywords: Cyprinus carpio; long-term effect; mirror carp; scales; telemetry

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-1112.2005.00597.x

Affiliations: 1: University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Clinic for Avian, Reptile and Fish Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria

Publication date: 2005-03-01