Evaluation of the influence of light conditions on crayfish welfare in intensive aquaculture KU Leuven
During the last years, evidence has arisen for the ability of crustaceans to suffer from stress and noxious situations. This has led to an increasing public concern for crustacean welfare. Due to the interest in intensification of crayfish aquaculture, the question arises whether artificial culture conditions may impact these crustaceans’ welfare. We evaluated the effect of six light conditions on noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) behaviour in a ...