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[Pain and suffering in fish].

B Oidtmann1, R W Hoffmann

  • 1Institut für Zoologie, Fischereibiologie und Fischkrankheiten, Tierärztlichen Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Berliner Und Munchener Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|August 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Fish can feel pain and suffer, according to current scientific literature. This finding supports their protection under animal welfare laws.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Animal Behavior
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Animal Welfare Science

Context:

  • The capacity of fish to experience pain and suffering remains a topic of debate.
  • Existing scientific literature presents varying viewpoints on fish sentience.
  • Understanding fish welfare is crucial for ethical considerations in aquaculture and research.

Purpose:

  • To synthesize current scientific literature regarding the capacity of fish to feel pain and suffer.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence supporting or refuting fish sentience.
  • To inform discussions on animal welfare legislation concerning fish.

Summary:

  • The article reviews available scientific literature on fish pain perception and suffering.
  • Evidence suggests that fish possess the neurobiological and physiological mechanisms necessary for pain and suffering.
  • The consensus of the reviewed literature indicates fish are sentient beings capable of experiencing negative affective states.

Impact:

  • This evidence supports the ethical consideration of fish as sentient beings.
  • Findings can influence the development and enforcement of animal welfare laws, such as the German animal welfare law.
  • Promotes a greater understanding and improved welfare standards for fish in various settings.

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