Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus is an extremely serious pathogen of fresh and saltwater fish, and is causing an emerging disease in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada.
In the News
Sep 9, 2008 USDA Establishes Live Fish Import and Interstate Movement Regulations to Prevent Spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Apr 2, 2008 USDA Amends Its Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Federal Order May 4, 2007 USDA Revises Its Federal Order Regarding the Movement of Live Fish Susceptible to Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia • Federal Order Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) Dec 22, 2006 USDA to Hold Public Meetings on Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Nov 14, 2006 USDA Modifies Restrictions Regarding the Movement of Live Fish Susceptible to Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia • Federal Order Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) Oct. 24, 2006 USDA Prohibits Imports From Two Canadian Provinces And Interstate Movements From Eight States Of Fish Susceptible To Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Publications
September 2008 Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Interim Rule, FAQ October 2006 Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in the Great Lakes Region
Last Modified: September 9, 2008
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