Arge, Regin http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5657-8352
Dessen, Jens-Erik
Østbye, Tone-Kari
Ruyter, Bente
Thomassen, Magny S.
Rørvik, Kjell-Arne
Article History
Received: 13 June 2017
Accepted: 3 January 2018
First Online: 19 January 2018
Compliance with ethical standards
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: The in vivostudy Iand the in vitro study were done in Norway and conducted according to the regulations for fish welfare set by the Norwegian Experimental Animal Authority. In the Faroe Islands, however, there is no legislation concerning experiments with animals, so the local “animal protection act” was adhered to throughout the in vivoII study(VinnumálaráðiðCitationRef removed). A fish veterinarian advised on best practice in relation to anaesthetization and injection procedures to ensure no undue suffering of the fish. There was no fish mortality caused by experimental procedures or management practice as effort was put into providing optimal welfare of the fish.