Rearing in a Physically Enriched Environment Affects Shoaling and Stress Responses of Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) Exposed to Novel Conditions

Rearing in a Physically Enriched Environment Affects Shoaling and Stress Responses of Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) Exposed to Novel Conditions

The impact of enrichment on stress reduction in zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) exposed to a novel environment was assessed. Four control shoals (CTRL) and five treated shoals (TRT), each with eight fish, were observed; in TRT tanks, a PVC pipe was included (three-way tube, 11.7 × 4 cm) a...

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Main Authors: Valentina Gazzano, Martina Di Filippo, Rosario Licitra, Asahi Ogi, Baldassare Fronte, Maria Claudia Curadi, Angelo Gazzano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
zebrafish
environmental enrichment
shoaling
cortisol
stress
animal welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/1/38
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