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Application of artificial photoperiod in fish: a factor that increases susceptibility to infectious diseases?

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This paper describes and evaluates the mortality associated with the potential stressor effect induced by application of artificial photoperiods in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). After application of artificial photoperiods, high mortalities of trout subjected to this management were recorded (36% in LD 14:10 and 25% in LD 24:0) as compared to controls (7%). The recorded signology related to diseased trout included darkening, lethargy and erratic swimming. Among the morphological changes, skin lesions and ulcerative-type necrosis could be observed. Blood tests, histopathology and isolation of pathogens identified as Flavobacterium psychrophilum, associated with Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Saprolegnia sp., were performed. The application of artificial photoperiods suggests that fish may be more susceptible to opportunistic diseases; thus, it is advisable to emphasize preventive measures in fish subjected to this management.

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The authors acknowledge the help offered by Mr. Ricardo Quiroz, manager of the PANGUE Fish Farm. This research was funded by the FONDECYT Project # 11090246.

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  1. Laboratory of Pisciculture and Aquatic Pathology, Oceanography Department, Faculty of Natural and Oceanographic Sciences, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile

    Ariel Valenzuela, Francisco Yañez, Katherine Alveal, Pamela Gutiérrez, Meyling Rivas, Nancy Contreras & Alfredo Klempau

  2. Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile

    Victor Campos & Italo Fernandez

  3. Master’s Program in Zoology, Graduate School, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile

    Meyling Rivas

  4. Laboratory of Biology in Fisheries Resources, Oceanography Department, Faculty of Natural and Oceanographic Sciences, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile

    Ciro Oyarzun

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Valenzuela, A., Campos, V., Yañez, F. et al. Application of artificial photoperiod in fish: a factor that increases susceptibility to infectious diseases?. Fish Physiol Biochem 38, 943–950 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-011-9580-2

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