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Posted by Ted on 5/23/2007, 6:22 am This is the latest information from the D.E.C. regarding new VHS regulations. These updates/changes, over the previous rulings, will take care of any problems with tournaments on border waters. Hello Aquatic Animal Health Stakeholders, On May 4, 2007, USDA APHIS amended the Federal Order on Viral hemorrhagic septicemia to address catch-and-release fishing activities. Catch and release fishing activities involving VHS susceptible fish are now permissible under the Federal Order Catch and release fishing activities are defined as: fishing for pleasure or recreational purposes, including tournaments, organized fishing competitions, fishing derbies, or other types of contests where individuals catch, compare and release live VHS-susceptible fish, except any VHS-susceptible fish used or intended to be used as live bait. The Order can be viewed at: The news release can be viewed at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2007/05/vhsfedor.shtml USDA APHIS appreciates all of those partners assisting in addressing this emerging pathogen. Please forward this message to any and all interested individuals. Thank you, Gary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
63.123.81.125
To whom it may concern:
P. Gary Egrie, VMD
Veterinary Medical Officer, Aquaculture Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
4700 River Road, Unit 46
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 734-0695 (Office)
(301) 734-4982 (Fax)
(240) 460-5986 (Cell)
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