Title: Effects of sampling techniques on short-term survival and genotyping success of salmonid fry

Journal Article · · North American Journal of Fisheries Management
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ABSTRACT Objective Genetics tools have become an integral part of managing and understanding fish populations. Generally, a small tissue sample, such as a fin clip, is taken and then genotyped, with little effect on survival of the fish. However, tissue sampling may have a larger effect on juvenile fish survival compared to their adult counterparts. We evaluated survival and genotyping success of various genetic sampling techniques for Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha and Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss fry. Methods Three sampling treatments were evaluated including control (anesthetized and handled), fin clipping (partial caudal fin clip), and swabbing (OmniSwab was used to collect external mucus). Survival was monitored for 12 d posttreatment, and genotyping success was evaluated. Results Survival was high in all treatment groups (i.e., 0.93–1.00) but, on average, was lower in the swab treatment group. Genotyping was successful in 100% of the fin clip samples and 11–50% of the swab samples. Conclusions Results of this study suggest that sampling caudal-fin tissue does not negatively affect fry short-term survival and the small tissue samples yield highly successful genotyping results. Swabbing did not produce successful genotyping results, and fish sampled with swabs experienced higher mortality than those that received fin clips. Results indicate that fin clips should be used for collection of genetic samples from fry.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
2531293
Journal Information:
North American Journal of Fisheries Management, Journal Name: North American Journal of Fisheries Management Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 45; ISSN 0275-5947
Publisher:
Oxford University PressCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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