Stress and hematological responses of juvenile silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) to handling caused by capturing

Due to the superior role of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) in the carp polyculture system, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of catching, handling and transportation on hematological and biochemical parameters of juvenile fish (13.5±1.5g). Hematological and biochemical parameters were measured before catching (without handling), during the catches and 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours after transportation. The biochemical parameters including cortisol, glucose and lactate had significant differences among treated fishes (P