Effects of Grading Steps on Larval Pikeperch Investigating Mechanical Stress and Deformities in the EPFC-funded sampling series at the Kaiserzander Facility Niederlangen

George P. Franz, a researcher at FBN Dummerstorf, GER, who was supported by the EPFC student grant, will share the findings from these samplings and provide insights from his internship at the facility. The study focuses on samples collected during the early grading stages, which transitioned from manual to machine grading. The presentation will explore the results in terms of morphometric changes in the larvae, modifications in fatty acid profiles, and the occurrence of deformities in the specimens.

"Effects of Grading Steps on Larval Pikeperch: Investigating Mechanical Stress and Deformities in the EPFC-funded sampling series at the Kaiserzander Facility Niederlangen"

Larval production remains one of the key bottlenecks in pikeperch aquaculture, making the quality of the resulting specimens particularly important. However, deformities are frequently observed, often displaying variable patterns across different batches of pikeperch reproduction. One significant factor contributing to the occurrence of deformities may be mechanical stress. This webinar will present the results of the EPFC-funded sampling series that investigated the effects of mechanical stress during larval grading at the Kaiserzander facility in Niederlangen, GER.

  • Date

    Thursday 24 April 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00

Location

Online
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