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Formalin in the Hatchery

January 1, 1963

FORMALIN is used extensively in hatcheries to control external parasites of fish. There are reports that formalin is toxic at some hatcheries, especially when used on rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri). This is a discussion of the development of the use of formalin to control fish parasite-in the hatchery, its properties, and some experimental work.

 

Citation Information

Publication Year 1963
Title Formalin in the Hatchery
DOI 10.1577/1548-8659(1963)25[203:FITH]2.0.CO;2
Authors R.R. Rucker, W.G. Taylor, D.P. Toney
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Progressive Fish-Culturist
Index ID 70161146
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Fisheries Research Center