Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 163-168 , July 2009

Fish transport in the aquaculture sector: An overview of the road transport of Atlantic salmon in Tasmania

  • Henry R. King

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Henry R. King, Salmon Enterprises of Tasmania Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 1, Wayatinah, Tasmania 7140, Australia

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PII: S1558-7878(08)00178-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.09.034

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 163-168 , July 2009