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Indicator 4.1.2.21
by Contact on 8 October 2026
Requirement
The UoC shall ensure that the HMP, following consultation with a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional, considers the use of anaesthesia during handling activities.
How Do I Interpret This Requirement?
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This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.5 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.5 for a detailed description.
Useful Resources
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Skår MW, Haugland GT, Powell MD, Wergeland HI, Samuelsen OB (2017) Development of anaesthetic protocols for lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus L.): Effect of anaesthetic concentrations, sea water temperature and body weight. PLoS ONE
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Calabrese, S., Jonassen T.M., Steigum, E., Åsnes H.O., Imsland, A.K.D., , Saude C.S., Wergeland T. , Höglund, E. (2024) Does sedation with AQUI-S® mitigate transport stress and post transport mortality in ballan wrasse (Labrus bergyltae)? Frontiers in Veterinary Science