Laboratory rearing conditions for improved growth of juvenile Helix aspersa Müller snails

Abstract:

A laboratory rearing system in semi-controlled conditions is proposed to facilitate the behavioural rhythms of the edible snail (Helix aspersa) and to produce a high growth rate with low variability. The growth data were used to construct a model for weight estimation based on age. The animals' live weights showed low variability (<17%) and normal distribution. The best model for estimating weight from age is the logistic model, with a high corelation coefficient (>90%), and a high level of significance for the coefficient (P<0.0001). © Laboratory Animals Ltd.

Año de publicación:

2006

Keywords:

• Helix Aspersa
• Rearing conditions
• Growth patterns
• Husbandry system

Fuente:

scopus