Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Laboratory animals play an important and fundamental role in life sciences, and their great contribution comes at the cost of various physical and mental injuries, pains, and even deaths. As a key model organism, zebrafish has become one of the most widely used laboratory animals in recent years. An important issue for researchers is how to protect zebrafish welfare while ensuring the reliability of experimental results. Here, we systematically review key welfare concerns in zebrafish research, including pain and pressure perception, water environment, feeding and breeding, experimental operation, transportation, and euthanasia. This review provides theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the life quality of zebrafish and promoting the standardization of laboratory fish.
Source: Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica
Authors: Ling-Lu LI, Tao LIU, Li-Yue LIU, Lu-Yuan PAN
Language: English
Subfield: Cell Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Award: G283946149
OpenAlex ID: W7124857037