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Antibiotic pollution from fish farms: effects on aquatic microflora

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Austin B (1985) Antibiotic pollution from fish farms: effects on aquatic microflora. Microbiological Sciences, 2 (4), pp. 113-117.

Abstract
Antimicrobial compounds are routinely used on fish farms to combat the rigours of disease. Despite even the most careful use, small quantities of drugs are likely to escape into the natural aquatic environment, via the effluent. The effects of these inhibitory compounds on the bacterial microflora are considered.

Journal
Microbiological Sciences: Volume 2, Issue 4

StatusPublished
Publication date31/12/1985
PublisherInternational Union of Microbiological Societies
ISSN0265-1351