Feasibility of an implantable capsule for limiting lifespan of grass carp
Journal of Aquatic Plant Management
By: R.M. Thomas, L.E. Miranda, and J.P. Kirk
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Abstract
The grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is an herbivorous cyprinid stocked to control undesirable aquatic vegetation. However, stocking grass carp presents several problems including complete eradication of submersed aquatic vegetation, dispersal out of the target area, adverse effects on fish communities, and damage to waterfowl habitat and native vegetation. The purpose of this research was to consider the feasibility of an implantable capsule for limiting the lifespan of grass carp. Stainless steel dowel pins were inserted into 49 fish to identify the most appropriate site to implant the capsule. The throat region along the body's longitudinal axis was identified as the most suitable location because it resulted in minimal loss over an 8-month holding period. Rotenone solutions were injected into the ventral surface between the pelvic fins to determine the lethal dosage to 95% of the population (LD 95). The LD95 for grass carp increased curvilin-early with fish weight. Four polymers that merit further evaluation in constructing the capsule are poly[bis(p-carboxyphenoxy) propane anhydride], poly[bis(p- carboxyphenoxy) hexane anhydride], poly-1-lactide, and poly(??-caprolactone) . Implants are commonly used to deliver pharmaceutical products in medical and veterinarian applications, and have been used in fish. Developing a bioerodible capsule could increase the safety and flexibility of stocking grass carp for control of aquatic plants, and may also be applicable for management of other exotic species.
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Thomas, R., Miranda, L., and Kirk, J., 2006, Feasibility of an implantable capsule for limiting lifespan of grass carp: Journal of Aquatic Plant Management, v. 44, no. JULY, p. 80-89.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Feasibility of an implantable capsule for limiting lifespan of grass carp |
| Series title | Journal of Aquatic Plant Management |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | JULY |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Aquatic Plant Management |
| First page | 80 |
| Last page | 89 |