Simple and Rapid Technique for Repeated Blood Sampling in Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri)

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Abstract

A method for repeated blood sampling from small as well as large fish by puncturing the duct of Cuvier is described. The method is simple and makes possible rapid sampling of relatively large volumes of blood. The method is thought to be less stressing for the fish than earlier methods described. Application of the technique to 20- and 300-g trout resulted in no deaths or apparent damage during a 1-mo observation period.

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