Myrcene and linalool as new anesthetic and sedative agents in common carp, Cyprinus carpio - Comparison with eugenol

Anesthetics are used in many aquaculture-related activities. Herbal materials have been considered as alternatives for chemical anesthetics in fish due to their potential health benefits. Myrcene is not studied as anesthetic in fish. Limited data are available on linalool anesthetic efficacy in fish. Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate their potential anesthetic efficacy in carp.