VHS News
Great Lakes Strain (IVb)
2010
February 18, 2010
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Veterinary continuing education opportunity: Fish health and regulatory medicine workshop - April 26-27, 2010.
February 02, 2010
U.S. Geological Survey
Fish egg disinfectant shown to prevent transmission of VHS
January 28, 2010
Cornell University
Deadly fish virus now found in all Great Lakes
2009
November 11, 2009
North Central Regional Aquaculture Center
National Aquaculture Biosecurity Clearinghouse now on FOFH website
September 01, 2009
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
New factsheet released on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
August 21, 2009
Federal Register
USDA seeks comments on the proposed National Aquatic Animal Health Plan
August 20, 2009
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR confirms VHS virus in Baseline Lake and Lake St. Clair
June 12, 2009
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
VHS fish disease found in smallmouth bass from Green Bay
February 02, 2009
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Video on dead bait preservation methods for VHS prevention now available
January 02, 2009
USDA APHIS
USDA indefinitely delays implementation of rule on VHS
2008
September 09, 2008
USDA APHIS
USDA establishes interim rule on live fish import and interstate movement regulations
September 09, 2008
USDA APHIS
USDA APHIS VHS regulated US states and Canadian provinces
August 21, 2008
The Ohio Sea Grant College Program
Fish collected in Ohio test negative for VHS
July 29, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Test results show VHS fish disease hasn't spread in Wisconsin
July 02, 2008
Illinois Announces Emergency Regulations to Stop Spread of Fish Virus
Press release about VHS emergency regulations in Illinois
July 02, 2008
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois announces emergency regulations oto stop spread of fish virus
June 18, 2008
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ODNR confirms finding the VHS virus in muskie at Clear Fork Reservoir in North-Central Ohio
June 16, 2008
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Anglers can help slow the spread of fish diseases
June 13, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
VHS fish disease found in yellow perch in Milwaukee
June 05, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
VHS fish disease found in gobies washed ashore in Milwaukee
April 23, 2008
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Vermont baitfish regulation to help stop the spread of fish virus is revised
April 03, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Revised VHS fish disease rules effective April 4, 2008
April 02, 2008
USDA APHIS
USDA amends VHS Federal Order
January 23, 2008
US Geological Survey
Press release for USGS fact sheet on molecular epidemiology of VHS
January 23, 2008
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS genetics research sheds light on VHS in Great Lakes' fish
January 15, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Preservation methods to prevent spread of VHS fish disease
January 08, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
VHS emergency rules outlined
2007
July 23, 2007
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
DEC announces new findings of VHS infected fish
June 25, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR announces implementation strategy for fish disease control order
June 19, 2007
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
NYDEC detects VHS in dead fish found at Skaneatelles Lake
June 13, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR fishing regulation changes reflect disease management concerns with VHS
June 07, 2007
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Press release about VHS surveillance in Canada
May 24, 2007
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Trout from Lake Michigan likely VHS positive
May 18, 2007
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Lake Winnebago fish preliminarily test positive for VHS
May 17, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Fish disease discovered in Budd Lake, Clare County
May 15, 2007
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Deadly fish disease reported in Lake Winnebago system
May 12, 2007
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Fish likely infected with deadly virus found in Little Lake Butte des Morts
May 04, 2007
USDA APHIS
USDA revises Federal Order on live fish susceptible to VHS
April 03, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Fish disease halts walleye, pike and muskellunge production and stocking
February 20, 2007
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
NY DEC extends emergency regulations to help prevent spread of VHS
January 30, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DNR reminds anglers of new rule for using baitfish and roe
January 25, 2007
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan DNR confirms the spread of VHS in Great Lakes [Lake Huron]
2006
November 14, 2006
USDA APHIS
USDA modifies movement restrictions of live fish
October 31, 2006
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
NY DEC update on status of VHS in New York State waters
October 24, 2006
USDA APHIS
USDA prohibits imports from Canada and interstate movements from 8 states
July 11, 2006
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DNR confirms virus in Lake St. Clair fish
June 13, 2006
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
NY DEC confirms virus in Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River fish