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Technical Note

Pilot Field Trial to Evaluate SLICE (0.2% Emamectin Benzoate)–Medicated Feed to Reduce a Natural Infestation of Salmincola californiensis in Freshwater-Reared Rainbow Trout

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Pages 424-427 | Received 15 Nov 2011, Accepted 30 Jan 2012, Published online: 13 Jul 2012

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