General handling skills
In a case where the fish needs to be handled for physical examinations, there should be a use of wet hands and species appropriate nets. The fish should also be kept moist during handling. When fish is transferred via nets, excessive weight loading on the fish at the bottom of the nets should be avoided.
Physical examination check-list:
Physical examination check-list:
- Overall examination of external features (e.g. eyes, mouth, gills, fins and vent)
- Ulceration
- Skeletal deformity
- Discolouration
- Record weight and fork length