@article{ author = {Afsharnasab, M. and Shariff, M. and Hassan, M.D. and Wang, Y.G.}, title = {Identification of identification of Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus (HPV) in cultured Penaeus semisulcatus from the Islamic Republic of Iran}, abstract ={During the period from August 1997 to March 1998, two thousand samples of cultured Penaeus semisulcatus postlarvae and subadults were collected from five hatcheries and 20 growout farms distributed in three provinces along the costs of Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Based on growth signs, LM and TEM histopathology, Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus (HPV) were identified from the samples. The HPV particles most often appeared in spherical, but occasionally in angular forms. The particles in hepatopancreatocyte sections, averaged 22-24nm in diameter. }, Keywords = {Shrimp, Penaeus semisulcatus, Hepatopancreatic Parvo-like Virus, Histopathology, TEM observation}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {1-18}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3133-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3133-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {Jalali, B. and Shamsi, Sh. and Barzegar, M.}, title = {Occurance of Gyrodactylus spp (Monogenea: Gyrodactylidae) from Iranian freshwater fishes}, abstract ={Thirty three Gyrodactylus spp have been found on the gills and body surface of both wild and farmed freshwater fishes in Iran. Among them nine species have been identified up to the species level, which are new locality records. The identification of the others, mainly belong to endemic wild freshwater fishes, need further studies. Among the known species, Gyrodactylus derjavini (Mikhailov, 1975) has been found on the gills, caudal and anal fins of the Caspian salmon (Salmo trutta caspius) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). These species are very harmful to salmonid fingerling production industry of Iran. In warm water cultured fishes, G. sprostona, with widest host range, infects common carp (Cyprinus carpio), Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and big head carp (Aristichthys nobilis) in almost all fish farms of Iran. Other species, which will be discussed here from their economic importance and host specificity points of view, are G. cyprini, G, elegans, G, fossilis, G. kobayashii, G. prostae, G. shulmani and G. stankovici. Furthermore the pathogenecity of Gyrodactylus spp are discussed and new technology (DNA sequence) for precise identification of parasites is also recommended.  }, Keywords = {Gyrodactylus spp, Freshwater fishes, Iran}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {19-30}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3134-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3134-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {Masoumian, M. and Pazouki, J. and Yahyazadeh, M. and Teymornezhad, A.}, title = {Protozoan from freshwater fishes from North West of Iran}, abstract ={During a parasitological investigation on the fresh water fishes of North West of Iran (West Azerbaijan Province), 266 specimens of 11 fishes were examined. Fishes were collected from seven stations from Aras, Zangbar and Sarysou Rivers between summer 2001 to summer 2002. Nine protozoan species were detected; eight Cilliophora and one Rhizopoda. Cilliophora are: Chilodonella sp., Apiosoma sp.,Vorticella sp. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Trichodina perphorata, Amphileptus branchiarum, Tetrahymena pyriformis, Stylonchia pustulata, and the Rhizopoda species is Arcella vulgaris. Results show that five of those species are for the first time being reported from Iranian fresh water fishes. }, Keywords = {Protozoan, Cilliophora, Rhizopoda, West Azerbaijan Porvince, Iran}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {31-42}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3135-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3135-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {Zorriehzahra, M.J. and Nakai, T. and Sharifpour, I. and KawGomez, D. and Shau-Chi, C. and Soltani, M. and MohdDaud, H. Hj. and SharifRouhani, M. and Saeidi, A.A.}, title = {Mortality of wild golden grey mullet (Liza auratus) in Iranian waters of the Caspian Sea, associated with viral nervous necrosis-like agent}, abstract ={An acute mortality caused by an uncertain agent occurred in wild golden grey mullet (Liza auratus) population in the Iranian side of the Caspian Sea in February, 2004. Clinical signs of the moribund fish were erratic behavior such as spiral swimming, belly-up at rest and over inflation of swim bladder. Histological examination of brain of dead fish revealed hyperaemia, degeneration and necrosis in external granular layers as well as focal extension in intestine. Severe leucopenia was also observed. No putative causal factors were suggested by bacteriological, parasitological or environmental examinations. In virological examina-tions, however brains of affected golden grey mullet were positive in the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction test for piscine nodavirus (Nodaviridae, Betanodavirus), the causative agent of Encephalopathy and retinopathy (VER), otherwise known as viral nervous necrosis (VNN) in a variety of cultured marine fishes worldwide. Nucleotide sequence of the PCR amplicons is closely related with the coat protein gene of piscine nodaviruses, particularly redspotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV). Although, it was not succeeded to isolate the virus, experimental infection with the brain homogenates of the affected fish in sevenband grouper (Epinephelus septemfasciatus), which is highly susceptible to RGNNV, produced neuro- logical abnormality followed by mortality. These results suggest that the mortality observed in golden grey mullet in the Caspian Sea might have been associated with piscine nodavirus infection. }, Keywords = {Golden grey mullet, VER, VNN, Nodavirus, PCR, Caspian Sea, IRAN}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {43-58}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3136-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3136-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {AlafNoveyrian, H. and VijayaGopal, P.}, title = {Effects of different levels of protein, energy and their interaction on growth factors of Indian shrimp (Fenneropenaeus indicus) of different sizes}, abstract ={Three experiments of 28 days duration were conducted in three size groups (<1g, 1-5g and 5-10g) of Indian white shrimp, Fenneropenaeus indicus, to evaluate the appropriate protein: energy (GE) ratios in their diets. A common ingredient mixture consisting of fish meal, shrimp meal, ground nut oil cake, cholesterol, lecithin, vitamins and minerals blended with chicken egg albumin, tapioca flour and cellulose (filler) to formulate nine feeds with protein levels of 35%, 40% and 45% and GE levels of 380, 420 and 460 kcal/100g at each level of protein (i.e:35:380, 35:420, 35:460; 40:380, 40:420, 40:460 and 45:380, 45:420 and 45:460). Nutritional responses in terms of weight gain (g/individual), RGR, FCR, FCE, PER and PPV indicated that the protein: GE combination of 45:460 to be best in samples of  £lg size. Since weight increases were progressive, without indicating an optimum in this group of animals, protein levels beyond 45% needs to be explored.  In the size group of 1-5g the protein: GE combination of 40:420 was found to be appropriate, indicating a decline in the requirement of protein and energy as growth progresses. In the size group of 5-10g, a further decline in the protein: GE combination was observed with the protein: GE combination of 35:380 performing the best among the levels tested. In this size group a protein level lower than 35% has to be investigated. The findings reported are discussed in the light of relevant reports. }, Keywords = {Fenneropenaeus indicus, Protein, Energy ration, Growth performances, Nutritional response}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {59-80}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3137-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3137-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {Ebrahimi, M.}, title = {Using computer assisted sperm analysis (CASA) to monitoring the effects of zinc and Cadmium pollution on fish sperm}, abstract ={Since the quality of sperm is affected by water industrial or agriculture pollution, sperm motility was measured as a sensitive and accurate bioindicator of water quality. In this study, sperm motility was measured by a computer assisted sperm analysis after 24 hours exposure of sperm to different concentration of heavy metals) Cadmium and Zinc). The results show that the sperm motility was not related to the duration of exposure but to the metals concentration ration. The concentration of 1000ppm zinc or 2000ppm Cadmium could have adverse effect on sperm motility. }, Keywords = {Sperm motility, CASA, Heavy metals, Pollution}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {81-100}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3138-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3138-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {Valinasab, T.}, title = {Biomass distribution and pattern of myctophids in the Oman Sea}, abstract ={In conformity with programming to harvest from virgin resources of Myctophids (Benthosema pterotum) in the Oman Sea (Iranian waters), a series of research cruises and trial fishings were carried out from 1992 to 1998. Assessment of B. pterotum stocks was carried out using the data obtained from a series of seven cruises conducted by R/V Ferdows1 in the Iranian waters using modern scientific echo sounder of EK500 system in 1993-94, with complementary monitoring surveys in the following years. The biomass estimates ranged from 1 to 4 million tones with an average of 2.3 million tons. A number of fishing operations using mid-water trawls were also performed in 1994-1998 using the same vessel. Distribution of B. pterotum was found to be all around the Oman Sea. The dense schools of this species were found in the northwest areas of the Iranian waters. Also the F/V Jahad Fanoos was applied during 1994-95 to do some trial fishings and its maximum catch was 50 t /h. }, Keywords = {Myctophids, Benthosema, Biomass, Distribution, Oman Sea, Iran}, volume = {4}, Number = {2}, pages = {101-110}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3139-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3139-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2005} } @article{ author = {}, title = {}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {0-0}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3152-en.html}, eprint = {}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {Salehi, H.}, title = {An economic analysis of carp culture production cost in Iran}, abstract ={Although carp is still widely sold and used in its fresh form, a range of value additions may also be observed. It is essential to know the development and management of a carp farm production costs and their evolution. In Iran, warm-water fish farming is based on common, silver, grass, and bighead carps. The carp is easy to rise in hatcheries in very large numbers at little cost, and is distributed to farmers to grow out in cultivation ponds. The common carp and the three Chinese species are often reared in polyculture. Since, the 1970S carp farming has spread around the Caspian coasts, and farmed production reached a peak in 2001 with production of more than 28,500 tonnes. The characteristics of the carp farming industry in the three main fish farming provinces of Iran, Guilan, Mazandran and Khuzestan are quite different. A study of production, costs and profitability was carried out to help clarifying carp production costs and their differences with location and farm size. Over the years 1996-97, a total number of 153 farms from the three main provinces were randomly selected, classified and studied. The results of the survey showed that the various producer provinces have different cost structures. Overall, feed and fertiliser with the highest level of variation accounted for 45% of total costs (60% of variable costs). On average, benefit-cost ratio and the rate of farmer income were closely related to location. This result suggests that farmers practice more efficiently and have better conditions in Guilan, resulting in higher farm income per ha and per kg, followed by Mazandran and Khuzestan. }, Keywords = {Carp culture, Production costs, Benefit-cost ratio}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-24}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3147-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3147-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {Tokhmafshan, M. and Mohammad, Sh. and Hassan, D. and Wang, Y.G.}, title = {Identification of Penaeus monodon Baculovirus (MBV)in cultured Penaeus semisulcatus in Islamic Republic of Iran}, abstract ={Shrimp aquaculture has a short history in I.R Iran. Farmed shrimp production grew slowly from 1992 until 2000 when a number of large farms started to produce. In 2000, the total production was about 4,500 MT and it was estimated that more than 7,000 MT would be produce by the year 2001. From August 1997 to March 1998, two thousand samples of cultured Penaeus semisulcatus postlarvae and subadults were collected from 5 hatcheries and 20 growout farms, distributed in 3 provinces along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea. Based on, gross signs, histopathology, LM and TEM, Penaeus monodon baculovirus (MBV) from samples is recorded. The MBV is a rod-shaped baculovirus, DsDNA virus with the virion diameter of 300±75 nm. The target organ of virus is hepatopancreas and midgut epithelium.}, Keywords = {Shrimp, SHRIMP, Penaeus semisulcatus, Penaeus monodon baculovirus, Histopathology, TEM observation}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {25-44}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3148-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3148-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {Asiful, A.}, title = {Studies on some aspects of biology with special references to induced spawning of thai pangas (Pangasius sutchi Flowler, 1937)}, abstract ={A total number of 88 fishes Thai pangas were conducted for induced spawning experiments. Among them, 30 mature Pangasius sutchi were conducted for the length-weight relationship, 25 matured females for the fecundity and 33 fishes (12 males and 21 females) for induced spawning experiments. The total-standard length relationship curve shows a straight line with a strong correlation (r = 0.986 and 0.987). The length-weight relationship was best expressed in the logarithmic scale and follows the cube law. The absolute fecundity was ranged from 122000 to 241900 oocytes with an average of 181950 oocytes per female. In the single-dose injection pituitary extract (PG), the average number of eggs release was 182075 ± 95136. The rate of fertilization was 69 to 95%. The average rate of hatching was 70.04 ±34.73%, which was higher in the peak-spawning season with PG treatment. In the double-dose experiment with HCG, the number of eggs released was 150,000 to 200,000 and the fertilization rate was 73.00±40.99% and the hatching rate was 58.33±32.78%. With the double dose of PG, the number of eggs released was 160000 to 260000. The fertilization rate was 76.50 ±42.68 % and the hatching rate was 58.75 ±32.83% with the double dose PG extract. In these experiments, it was established that the PG was more suitable and economical than HCG.}, Keywords = {Biology, Induced spawning, Length-weight relationship, Fecundity, PG. HGC, Thai pangas, Pangasius sutchi , Pangasiidae}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {45-66}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3149-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3149-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {HadiAlavi, S.M. and MojaziAmiri, B. and Pourkazemi, M.}, title = {Total period of motility of Acipenser persicus spermatozoa in freshwater and saline solution}, abstract ={A study on motility of spermatozoa of the Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus were carried out. The time of relative cessation of sperm activity was evaluated using microscopic observation. Sperm was activated with three different swimming medium, freshwater pH 7.5, and two different buffered saline solutions, pH 7.5. Total period of the motility of A. persicus spermatozoa was shorter in freshwater than saline solutions. Significant correlation was found between period of sperm motility and dilution rate. Increasing dilution rate from 1:50 to 1:500 had negative effect on sperm motility and significantly decreased the duration of motility (P<0.01). There was also significant correlation between ionic composition of swimming medium and total period of sperm motility.  }, Keywords = {Acipenser persicus, Spermatozoa, Period of motility, Dilution rate, Freshwater, Saline solution}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {67-76}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3150-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3150-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {Ahmadi, M.R. and Alizadeh, M.}, title = {Effect of dietary protein and energy levels on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reared in brakish water}, abstract ={A completely randomized design, with 3×3 factorial arrangement, was conducted to test various ratios of dietary protein to energy (P/E) for rainbow trout, reared in brackish water. Three crude protein levels (35, 40 and 45%) and three energy levels (370, 400 and 430 Kcal/100g) at each protein level were utilized. Semi-purified diet containing fish meal, casein and gelatin as the sources of protein and dextrin, starch and oil as the sources of energy was used. Each experimental diets was fed to triplicate groups of 20 fish with average weight of 81.5g, in nine 2000 lit flow through fiberglass tanks, each partitioned into three sectors. Average water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH and EC were between 15±20C, 6.5-8.1 mg/L, 7.7-8.6 and 25400 µm/s, respectively. Fishes were fed for 84 days at a rate between 1.6-2% of body weight per day, in three equal amounts, adjusted bi- weekly. At each protein level, weight gain (WG%), average daily growth (ADG%), protein efficiency ratio (PER), apparent net protein utilization (ANPU%), specific growth rate (SGR) and condition factor (CF) increased, but feed conversion ratio (FCR) decreased with increasing energy level from 370 to 430 Kcal/100g. The highest growth performance was obtained by fishes fed by 35% protein, 430 Kcal/100g energy diet with P/E ratio of 81.4 mg protein/Kcal energy. Carcass fat and moisture were affected by dietary protein and energy levels, whereas, carcass protein and ash levels were similar between dietary treatments.}, Keywords = {Oncorhynchus mykiss, Brakish water, Protein to energy ratio}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {77-88}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3151-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3151-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {GhaflehMarammazi, J. and Eskandari, Gh.R. and Almokhtar, M. and HasanzadehKiabi, B.}, title = {Study of spawning season and spawning ground of soboor (Tenualosa ilisha, Ham. Bunch., 1822) during its migration in Khuzestan rivers}, abstract ={During 12 months of sampling, from 17 stations, 327 specimens of Soboor fish Tenualosa ilisha, including 120 females, 113 males and 86 immature were caught. Total length (TL) of the fishes was 120-500mm. Maximum diameters of soboor ova 0.795mm and the ova with diameter more than 0.7 mm released at one spawning round. Temporal and spatial distribution of ova diameter corresponding to GSI changes showed that ova with diameters between 0.64 to 0.795 mm released spontaneously in many rounds along fish migration route during its spawning season. The results indicate that the spawning of soboor begins upon its entering to Bahmanshir and Arvand Rivers on April and continued up to Shushtar and Dezful cities on September where their migration route and season are ended.}, Keywords = {Tenualosa ilisha, Spawning season, Ova diameter, GSI}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {89-102}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3153-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3153-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} } @article{ author = {Kamali, A. and Shabanpour, B.}, title = {Effects of Daphnia magna and Artemia nauplii on growth performance in Persian sturgeon Acipenser persicus larvae}, abstract ={This study was carried out in a completely randomized design 3×3×4 factorial arrangement in three periods of rearing in spring 1997. Density of 300 larvae was assigned for each oval tank with 0.1m2 surface area, 30cm deep, a volume of 20lit and 0.25 lit/min of water flow per minute at Shahid Rajaie fish breeding and culture center in Sari, north of Iran. The fries were divided into three groups according to their feeding regimes and fed with each of Artemia or D. magna speratley, and mixture of the two (50% Artemia+50% Daphnia) in ratioes of 80, 100 and 120% of their body weights in the first period and 30,50,70% of their body weights in the second and third period of rearing. Each period lasted 72 hours. The result indicated, significant differences (p<0.005) between food organisms, body weight gain and Food conservation Ratio (FCR) in the first and third period of rearing. The highest body weight gain was found in 120% food ratio in the first period. The best survival rate achieved with fries feeding at 70% body weight of Artemia nauplii and mixed food in the second period of rearing. The highest growth rate, survival rate and the best FCR obtained when Artemia fed as live food to fries. There were no significant differences between Artemia and mixed food in this study. It seems that mixed food (50% Artemia +50% Daphnia) given at 70% of larval body weight results in a better performance.}, Keywords = {Daphnia magna, Artemia, Acipenser persicus, Growth performance}, volume = {4}, Number = {1}, pages = {103-115}, publisher = {Iranian Fisheries Research Organization}, url = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3154-en.html}, eprint = {http://jifro.ir/article-1-3154-en.pdf}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences}, issn = {1562-2916}, eissn = {}, year = {2004} }