Scientific Opinion on Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 10, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

Aphanomyces invadans; epizootic ulcerative syndrome; EUS; ornamental fish; risk assessment

Indexed keywords

EID: 85078387511     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2387     Document Type: Article

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