Synthetic glucocorticoids are often found in surface waters and can cause harmful effects to
aquatic organisms such as amphibians. In this work we evaluated the effects of the drugs …

Stunning before slaughter should promote the induction and permanence of the animals in a
state of unconsciousness to avoid or minimize stress. In bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) …

Current management strategies for the control and suppression of the American Bullfrog
(Lithobates catesbeianus= Rana catesbeiana Shaw) and other invasive amphibians have …

The aim of this study was to evaluate alterations to the physiological profile (cortisol,
glycaemia, and blood parameters) of Lithobates catesbeianus caused by the stressors …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the probiotic Bacillus subtillis and beta-
glucan from the fungus Agaricus blazei on survival, growth and immunological capacity in …

The effect of the administration of beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB): L actococcus lactis
CRL 1584, L. lactis CRL 1827, E nterococcus gallinarum CRL 1826 and combined CRL …

Stress is one of the major obstacles in frog culture and can be caused by factors such as
inappropriate farming systems; inadequate management among other situations. The …

Vernal pools in the northeastern United States provide essential habitat for pool-breeding
amphibians and provide resources for other forest-dwelling wildlife. These pools and pool …

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a resposta fisiológica de estresse no clímax e logo após a
metamorfose de rã-touro (Lithobates catesbeianus) em diferentes densidades e triagens …

The aim of this study was to evaluate alterations to the physiological profile (cortisol,
glycaemia, and blood parameters) of Lithobates catesbeianus caused by the stressors …