Welfare Challenges Influence the Complexity of Movement: Fractal Analysis of Behaviour in Zebrafish

The ability to assess welfare is an important refinement that will ensure the good condition of animals used in experimentation. The present study investigated the impact of invasive procedures on the patterns of movement of zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>). Recordings were made before and...

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Main Authors: Anthony G. Deakin, Joseph W. Spencer, Andrew R. Cossins, Iain S. Young, Lynne U. Sneddon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Fishes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/4/1/8