Examines the effect of handling and crowding stress on salmon’s susceptibility to sea lice infestation.
Category: Sea Lice
Modelling the effects of capture and sea lice [Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer)] infestation on the cortisol stress response in trout
Developed a model for cortisol stress response in trout. Although focused on capture stress and sea lice, the principles could apply to predator-induced stress.
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin-2 is a molecular host-associated cue for the salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)
Studied host-parasite interactions in salmon, which, while not directly about predators, could provide insights into stress responses to external threats.
Where art thou louse? A snapshot of attachment location preferences in salmon lice on Atlantic salmon hosts in sea cages
Investigated sea lice attachment preferences on salmon. This study is less relevant to predator-induced stress but provides context on factors affecting salmon health.
Risk factor analysis for sea lice, Caligus rogercresseyi, levels in farmed salmonids in southern Chile
Analyzed risk factors for sea lice levels in farmed salmonids. While not about predators, it discusses factors affecting salmon health and stress.
Sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer 1837), infected Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) are more susceptible to infectious salmon anemia virus
This study directly demonstrates that sea lice infestation increases susceptibility to infectious salmon anemia virus in Atlantic salmon. It shows that the presence of multiple stressors can significantly impact fish health and immune responses.
