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The Occurrence of Whirling Disease (Myxosomiasis) in Norway
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica volume 12, pages 297–299 (1971)
Abstract
Whirling disease caused by Myxosoma cerebralis is a widespread and feared disease in fingerlings of hatchery reared rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri). Since the first description of Whirling disease (Hofer 1903), it has been diagnosed in many countries in and outside Europe.
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Håstein, T. The Occurrence of Whirling Disease (Myxosomiasis) in Norway. Acta Vet Scand 12, 297–299 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03547761
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