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Use of potassium permanganate to disinfect Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) gills
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posted on 2023-05-16, 17:21 authored by Embar-Gopinath, S, Crosbie, PBB, Barbara NowakBarbara NowakThis study determined the efficiency of potassium permanganate (KMnO 4;5 mg/l) in disinfecting Atlantic salmon gills and verified the effect of this disinfection process on subsequent development of amoebic gill disease (AGD). KMnO4 treated fish showed a significant reduction in their average bacterial colony forming units from the gills compared to untreated fish. However, there was no significant difference in AGD severity between KMnO4 treated and untreated groups.
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Publication title
Bulletin European Association of Fish PathologistsVolume
25Issue
6Pagination
291-296ISSN
0108-0288Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
European Association of Fish PathologistsPlace of publication
United KingdonRepository Status
- Restricted