Of the 100 specimens of Leptocottus armatus armatus Girard examined at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology at Charleston, Oregon during June, July, and August, 1950, 99% were infected with helminth parasites. There was an 83% infection with Echinorhynchus gadi and a total of 1,258 individuals. There was a 16%...
This fact sheet has been prepared in response to many questions from seafood retailers about parasites in fish products. Customers who find parasites in fish they purchase need to have good answers for some obvious questions.
Your customers need to understand two key points: First, parasites are a natural occurrence....
This publication has been prepared in response to many questions from seafood retailers about parasites in marine fish products. Customers who find parasites in fish they purchase need to have good answers for some obvious questions.
Your customers need to understand two key points: First, parasites are a natural occurrence....
Published April 1943. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog