Marking Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar ) with Oxytetracycline
The marking of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by feeding oxytetracycline has been investigated. Fluorescent marks, readily visible for up to 2 yr postfeeding have been observed in centrum and rib with the former being superior for gross observation. Best results were obtained with fish more than 1 yr...
| Published in: | Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1974
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f74-057 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f74-057 |
| Summary: | The marking of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by feeding oxytetracycline has been investigated. Fluorescent marks, readily visible for up to 2 yr postfeeding have been observed in centrum and rib with the former being superior for gross observation. Best results were obtained with fish more than 1 yr old. Sampling, storage, and observation techniques are discussed. |
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