VHS News
Great Lakes Strain (IVb)
2011
August 30, 2011
Dan Small, Wisconsin Outdoor Radio
Focus on Fish Health - Interview with Dr. Janet Whaley (USDA APHIS Aquaculture)
August 29, 2011
Wisconsin Radio Network
Keeping VHS Under Control
August 01, 2011
U.S. Department of Agriculture
July Focus On Fish Health Photo Contest Winners Selected
July 21, 2011
U.S. Department of Agriculture
June Focus On Fish Health Photo Contest Winners Announced
June 14, 2011
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Fish Disease Returns to Central Michigan Lake
June 06, 2011
USDA Blog
Learn how you can fight VHS fish disease, enter the USDA fishing and boating photo contest
May 30, 2011
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Testing for fish virus begins in Lake Winnebago
May 05, 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison
In the battle against invasive aquatic species, Wisconsin bait shops are on the front line
April 23, 2011
The Big Wild radio talk show
Dr. Janet Whaley (USDA Aquaculture Program Manager) talks about VHS, prevention and why recreational boaters and anglers should be concerned.
April 01, 2011
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
VHS fish disease caused gizzard shad fish kill in Milwaukee Harbor ship canals.
March 30, 2011
PRWeb
USDA Urges Anglers: Know Your State Regulations Regarding Live Baitfish Use
March 21, 2011
Superior Telegram
Scientists: VHS not causing widespread fish die-offs in Great Lakes
February 28, 2011
University of Wisconsin Extension
Wisconsin boaters and anglers change behaviors to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species.
January 29, 2011
United Press International
Virus, cold blamed for shad deaths.
DETROIT, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Researchers say gizzard shad dying in waterways around Detroit show signs of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a disease that caused a major die-off four years ago.
January 29, 2011
The Detroit News, Jim Lynch
Virus may have killed fish in Michigan lakes
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia, often referred to as the fish Ebola virus, may have played a role in large numbers of gizzard shad that have died in the past month from Saginaw Bay to Lake Erie.
2010
September 01, 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Focus on Fish Health Photo Contest extended through September 30, 2010.
July 27, 2010
Fish Bait Radio
Dr. Kathleen Hartman, USDA APHIS aquaculture epidemiologist and Frank Peterson, CEO and president of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation join James Smith of Fish Bait Radio to share information about VHS and its prevention.
May 26, 2010
World Fishing Network
A World Fishing Network interview with Dr. Kathleen Hartman, fish veterinarian with the USDA, discussing the VHS virus found in the Great Lakes and tips for anglers to prevent further spread of the virus to other lakes, rivers and streams.
May 01, 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Boaters and anglers need to remain vigilant!
Interview with Dr. Paul G. (Gary) Egrie from the USDA regarding VHS and ways to prevent its spread while fishing and boating.
April 29, 2010
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DNR reminds anglers of new rule for using baitfish and roe
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
January 28, 2010
U.S. Geological Survey
Virulent fish virus identified for first time in Lake Superior.
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
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA indefinitely delays implementation of rule on VHS
2008
September 09, 2008
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA establishes interim rule on live fish import and interstate movement regulations
September 09, 2008
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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 Department of Natural Resources
Illinois announces emergency regulations to 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 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
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA amends VHS Federal Order
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 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 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
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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
2006
November 14, 2006
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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


