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Pathological effects of orally administered estradiol to rainbow trout

January 1, 1988

Mortality was high in an experimental group of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) fed estradiol as part of a sex reversal study. Pathology included hypertrophy of the kidneys and liver and heavy accumulations of presumptive vitellogenin.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1988
Title Pathological effects of orally administered estradiol to rainbow trout
DOI 10.1016/0044-8486(88)90156-1
Authors Roger L. Herman, Harold L. Kincaid
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Aquaculture
Index ID 1014164
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Leetown Science Center