Swimming Stamina Differences Between Genotypically Distinct Forms of Rainbow (Salmo gairdneri) and Steelhead Trout

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 996-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Tsuyuki ◽  
S. N. Williscroft
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Water Velocity ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Steelhead Trout ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
Time Required

Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) homozygous for liver lactate dehydrogenase alleles ldhHαA and ldhHαB were artificially propagated and their swimming stamina compared. The time required to fatigue 50% of the HαAHαA phenotypes in fixed water velocity tests was 2.3 times greater on the average than that of HαAHαB phenotypes.Likewise, LDH phenotypes HαAHαA, HαAHαB, and HαAHαB of steelhead trout from the Thompson River were artifically propagated and their swimming stamina compared. In contrast to the rainbow trout, significant differences in stamina among the three phenotypes of steelhead were not evident in the stocks from this river nor between phenotypes HαAHαB and HαBHαB from another stream, the Vedder River, which has a very low frequency of the ldhHαA allele. The stamina of young steelhead from the Thompson River was, however, 3.8 times greater than that of those from the Vedder River. Key words: stamina, LDH, rainbow trout, steelhead, phenotype, swimming, fatigue

Distribution of LDH-B″ Gene in Resident and Anadromous Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) from Streams in British Columbia

1974 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Huzyk ◽  
H. Tsuyuki
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Steelhead Trout ◽  
Wild Populations ◽  
Very Low Frequency ◽  
B Subunit ◽  
Coastal Streams ◽  
Skeena River

The B″ subunit of lactate dehydrogenase from the liver tissue of wild populations of resident rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) from the Loon and Pennask Lake areas has been found in a frequency of 0.400–0.800. An electrophoretically identical subunit was found in similar proportions in anadromous steelhead trout from the Thompson River, and from the Coquihala River in considerably smaller proportions. Steelhead from some coastal streams in and near Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and other selected streams from the Fraser and Skeena river systems generally revealed a very low frequency of less than 0.1.

Tests for Association of Transferrin and Lactate Dehydrogenase Phenotypes with Weight Gain in Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 2333-2337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L. Reinitz
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Differential Survival ◽  
Biochemical Genetic ◽  
Tests For Association

Transferrin (Tf) phenotype was associated with weight gain in 147- and 230-day-old rainbow trout, but no association was found between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) phenotype and weight gain. A total of 2038 progeny were examined from two different environments. Progeny lots were reared at densities below those known to affect mean fish weights. Differential survival among progeny with respect to their Tf of LDH phenotype was not detected. Key words: biochemical genetic markers, economic performance, transferrin, lactate dehydrogenase, weight gain

Differential Response to Water Current by Two Homozygous LDH Phenotypes of Young Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1981 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. G. Northcote ◽  
B. W. Kelso
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Differential Response ◽  
Water Current ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Migratory Behavior ◽  
Current Response ◽  
Upstream Migration ◽  
Response To Water ◽  
Downstream Movement

Above-waterfall, wild stocks of rainbow trout fry homozygous for liver lactate dehydrogenase alleles ldh HαA and ldh HαB were artificially propagated, and their response to water current was compared in experimental channels permitting upstream or downstream movement. Although HαA HαA phenotypes showed significantly more upstream movement than HαB HαB phenotypes in tests made under lighted conditions and less downstream movement in darkness, these differences in behavior cannot necessarily be ascribed to the ldh Hα locus. Implications to control of current responses in trout maintaining populations above waterfalls impassible to upstream migration are discussed.Key words: current response, LDH, rainbow trout, migratory behavior

Olfactory Bulbar Electrical Responses of Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) Exposed to Morpholine During Smoltification

1979 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 1186-1190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiaki J. Hara ◽  
S. B. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Electrical Response ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Induced Responses ◽  
Salmonid Fishes ◽  
Key Words Olfaction ◽  
Sulfhydryl Reagent ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Olfactory Organs

Exposure of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) to 5.7 × 10−10 M (5 × 10−5 mg/L) morpholine during smoking period did not influence the subsequent neural response to this substance, when tested immediately and 12 mo after smoking. No significant difference in the morpholine-induced responses was obtained between the exposed and unexposed fish. Using N-ethylmaleimide, a sulfhydryl reagent, it was further confirmed that the morpholine-effect is caused by a mechanism not directly associated with the normal olfactory function. Perfusion of the olfactory organs with 1.0 × 10−1 and 1.1 × 10−1 M (1%) morpholine for 10 min irreversibly inhibited the olfactory responsiveness to odorants. Sensitization of the olfactory bulbar electrical response is discussed in connection with homing of morpholine-imprinted salmonid fishes. Key words: olfaction, olfactory bulbar response, rainbow trout, salmon, imprinting, morpholine, homing, migration

Effect of Extended Galvanonarcosis on Behavior of Rainbow Trout, Salmo gairdneri, and Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

1978 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 1297-1302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D. Curry ◽  
Boyd Kynard
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Ictalurus Punctatus ◽  
Channel Catfish ◽  
Group Activity ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Prey Vulnerability

Yearling rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri, and channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, were subjected to 0.5- and 3-h periods of narcosis using continuous direct current. Galvanonarcosis treatments decreased the immediate individual and group activity in both species of fish. Twenty-four hours after treatment, all fish except trout narcotized for 3 h recovered to levels of individual and group activity equivalent to those of untreated fish. Photonegative response was strong in both fish species and was not influenced by galvanonarcosis treatments. Trout narcotized with direct current were more vulnerable to predation than untreated fish; susceptability increased with increasing treatment periods. The potential of extended galvanonarcosis as a fish immobilization technique is strong. Key words: galvanonarcosis, behavior, extended narcosis, direct current, rainbow trout, channel catfish, photonegative, activity, prey vulnerability, immobilization

Effect of Capture Stress on Plasma Enzyme Activities in Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1978 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1485-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. R. Bouck ◽  
M. A. Cairns ◽  
A. R. Christian
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Plasma Protein ◽  
Creatine Phosphokinase ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Plasma Protein Concentration ◽  
Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity ◽  
Plasma Enzyme ◽  
Capture Stress

Four capture methods were used to collect domesticated rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri): angling, electroshocking, seining, and direct netting (control). Blood was sampled rapidly upon capture, usually within 2 min. No significant differences were noted within the time frame of the experiment between the four capture groups for plasma protein concentration, lactate dehydrogenase activity, or leucine aminonaphthylamidase activity. Creatine phosphokinase activity was elevated among electroshocked fish. Acid phosphatase activity was too low for accurate measurement. Hematocrits were significantly elevated by capture struggles. These results indicate that these capture methods do not preclude the use of plasma enzyme levels for investigating the health of wild fish. Key words: plasma enzyme, capture stress, physiology, plasma protein, rainbow trout, lactate dehydrogenase, leucine aminonaphthylamidase, creatine phosphokinase

Precocious Sexual Development in Hatchery-Reared and Laboratory-Maintained Male Steelhead Trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1979 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Schmidt ◽  
Edwin W. House
Keyword(s):  
Water Temperature ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Sexual Maturation ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Steelhead Trout ◽  
Juvenile Male ◽  
Precocious Males ◽  
Sexually Mature ◽  
Maturation Age

The incidence of precocious steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri) was determined in several Idaho hatchery steelhead populations. The range of incidence of precocious males was 0–64% of the sampled populations. This variation appeared to be related to age of the trout, water temperature, and photoperiod. The incidence of precocious males greatly exceeded the incidence (0.1% of the population when encountered) of precocious females. Precocious male steelhead trout are apparently lost from the migrating smolt population and display mating behavior similar to sea-run adult male steelhead. Precocious males maintained in laboratory conditions remained sexually mature for at least 6 mo of observation. This was reflected by mean gonadal weights and mean gonadosomatic indices from precocious male steelhead which differed significantly from nonprecocious juvenile male steelhead maintained under similar conditions. No consistent pattern of growth was observed among laboratory-maintained trout. Key words: steelhead trout, reproduction, precocious sexual maturation, age, photoperiod, temperature

Effect of a sprint-training protocol on acceleration performance in rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 578-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kurt Gamperl ◽  
Dan L. Schnurr ◽  
E. Don Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Control Fish ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Maximum Acceleration ◽  
Fast Start ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Training Protocol

Fast-start acceleration performance of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) was measured after 9 weeks of sprint training (30°s duration, every 2nd day). Response latency and time required to complete the first two stages of a fast start were unaffected by the sprint-training protocol. Maximum acceleration (trained 1985 ± 176 (SE) cm/s2; control 1826 ± 144 cm/s2) and maximum velocity (trained 130 ± 7 cm/s; control 134 ± 14 cm/s) were also not significantly different following training. However, trained fish reached high rates of acceleration before control (untrained) fish. Thus, acceleration was higher in trained fish from 20 to 35 ms postshock. When fish are separated by start type, trained fish consistently had greater acceleration than control fish between 30 and 45 ms postshock. Alterations in fast-start performance due to sprint training may improve predator avoidance ability. Sprint training did not change critical swimming speed as measured using two separate protocols.

Electrophoretic Distinction of Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri), West-Slope Cutthroat Trout (S. clarki), and Their Hybrids

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1236-1239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L. Reinitz
Keyword(s):  
Rainbow Trout ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Biochemical Marker ◽  
Cutthroat Trout ◽  
Phosphoglucose Isomerase ◽  
Western Montana ◽  
Salmo Gairdneri ◽  
Native Populations ◽  
Salmo Clarki

Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri), west-slope cutthroat trout (Salmo clarki), and their F1 hybrids were electrophoretically examined for 13 different proteins. Of the 13 proteins, only phosphoglucose isomerase (PGI) proved to be a reliable biochemical marker for the distinction of genetically pure samples of the two species. Only PGI provided an accurate means of identifying F1 hybrids between the species. This information could possibly be used to facilitate the stabilization and restoration of native populations of west-slope cutthroat trout in western Montana. Key words: rainbow trout, west-slope cutthroat trout, hybridization, electrophoresis, biochemical marker, phosphoglucose isomerase (PGI)

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