Application of anaesthetics in fish hatcheries to promote broodstock and fish seed welfare in Zambia

Figures & data

Figure 1. Map showing the ten provinces and the districts where the sampled hatcheries are located.

Table 1. Demographic information of the respondents

Category	Variable	Number	Percent (%)
Gender	Male	15	65
	Female	8	35
Position	Aquaculturist	4	17
	Farm manager	3	13
	Managing Director	7	30
	Hatchery Operator	3	13
	Aquaculture/Fisheries Assistant	3	13
	Others	3	13
Relevant training	Yes	9	39
	No	14	61
Use of anaesthetics	Yes	8	35
	No	15	65

Figure 2. Responses on the availability of anaesthetics in communities.

Figure 3. Effect of anaesthetic use on mortality rates of fingerling.

Figure 4. Effect of anaesthetic use on fingerling demand.

Figure 5. An overview of the educational and training status of the respondents in relevant courses.

Figure 6. Reasons of the respondents for not using anaesthetics in routine fish handling.

Data availability statement

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