OIE WARNS AMERICAN CRAYFISH PRODUCERS OVER WHITE SPOT RISK
June 1st, 2007
BY KEITH NUTHALLCRAYFISH farmers in southern Louisiana have been warned to take special care any 'seed' crayfish used to re-stock their ponds are not carrying white sport syndrome virus, after six confirmed outbreaks in Cajun parishes near the Mississippi delta. The Aquatic Animals Commission (of the Office International des Épizooties animal health organisation) said: "Since the crayfish season is drawing to a close, the production cycle is essentially over, and most farmers have drained or are draining their ponds. Farmers who are re-stocking with 'seed' ...
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