FELASA–AALAS recommendations provide a structured way to introduce fish colonies while protecting health status, staff safety and the reliability of research.
Standardised reflex observations can provide a rapid field measure of fish vitality after capture, provided the protocol is validated for the species and release context.
An experimental killed bacterial vaccine delivered in feed improved channel catfish survival after Aeromonas challenge, highlighting both the promise and constraints of oral boosters.
Research at the Tennessee Aquarium shows how flow, depth and substrate shape fish space use, turning microhabitat choice into evidence-based enrichment.
A US field study combines PFAS measurements in wild fish with tissue pathology and molecular responses, offering a practical model for integrated aquatic surveillance.
A new European framework highlights 11 practical indicators to monitor farmed fish welfare, detect early warning signs and improve daily decisions on farms.
