Wild salmon is being collected and tested off BC coast. (Photo: Alxandra Morton)
CFIA launches BC project to study salmon diseases
(CANADA, 7/19/2012)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has begun collecting and testing wild salmon off the coast of British Columbia (BC) to determine the status of three salmon diseases: infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), infectious pancreatic necrosis and infectious salmon anaemia (ISA).
While all three diseases are no risk to human health, they are highly contagious and can cause mortality in wild and aquaculture salmon.
IHN is known to exist in certain species and populations of wild finfish in BC. The surveillance initiative will determine its presence in certain species and populations of wild finfish in BC. Infectious pancreatic necrosis and ISA have not been confirmed in BC.
Through this initiative, approximately 5,000 wild salmon will be collected annually, for a minimum of two years. The Agency will also evaluate the ongoing testing of farmed salmon.
All disease testing, as well as any activities undertaken to respond to confirmed cases, will follow international guidelines and national aquatic animal health requirements.
Any confirmed disease cases will be reported on a monthly basis through the CFIA's website as it is done for all terrestrial and aquatic reportable diseases. Those interested can subscribe to receive e-mail notifications when the report is updated.
Many organizations are supporting the Agency in this initiative, including Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Province of BC, First Nations groups and the aquaculture industry.
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