Val enthusiasts in Southern European countries had also been suffering from the black spot for a long time and had the problem investigated. In addition to the coliform bacteria, mainly "mycoplasma" was found there. I heard through fellow enthusiasts that Tiamutin was used against this. Tiamutin is available in liquid and powder form. The liquid form is administered by inhalation via spray in a closed cage — a rather cumbersome system. I therefore looked into the effects of the powder form.
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