Acta Vet. Brno 2005, 74: 129-137

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb200574010129

Nitrite Poisoning of Fish in Aquaculture Facilities with Water-recirculating Systems

Z. Svobodová, J. Máchová, G. Poleszczuk, J. Hůda, J. Hamáčková, H. Kroupová

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