Stress in teleosts is an increasingly studied topic because of its interaction with growth,
reproduction, immune system and ultimately fitness of the animal. Whether it is for evaluating …

Fish are subjected to several insults from the environment, which may endanger animal
survival. Mucosal surfaces are the first line of defense against these threats, acting as a …

Abstract Dietary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and vitamin C (Vc) are natural immunostimulants
and antioxidants involved in improving the performances and health conditions of aquatic …

Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid released during stress responses in most fish and has
been employed to investigate different stressors, including organic pollutants. This review …

The welfare of farmed fish is influenced by environmental and management factors, which
may substantially increase stress levels of the animals and even endanger their survival …

Exposure to environmental stressors can compromise fish health and fitness. Little is known
about how stress-induced microbiome disruption may contribute to these adverse health …

Fish exhibit complex social behaviours that can influence their stress levels and well-being.
However, little is known about the link between social interactions and stress in wild fish …

The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of CoQ10 dietary
supplementation on growth performance, feed utilization, blood profile, immune response …

Abstract Knowledge concerning the health and welfare of fish is important to conserve
species diversity. Fish mucosal surfaces, and particularly the skin, are of utmost importance …

Cortisol, the end product of the hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal (HPI) axis, has been
traditionally measured in blood as indicator of stress in fish, however, the degree of …