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Final Report of the Joint Government/Industry Working Group on Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) in Scotland

Document format: pdf

Publisher: The Scottish Executive

Creation date: 2000

Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), a viral disease of salmon which scientists agree poses no threat to human health, was first recognised in Scotland in May 1998. The disease is confined to salmon, and all of the confirmed sites to date have originated from a point source. In October 1998 a Joint Government/Industry Working Group (JWG) was established to identify the measures required to prevent or minimise the impact of further outbreaks of ISA.

The recommendations of the JWG are broadly of two types: firstly, practical measures to minimise the risk from ISA; and secondly pointers to the research needs of the industry and diagnostic services. The first encompasses both husbandry practices and area management. Many of these recommendations are valid for fish disease control generally and may be seen as helping to shape a more sustainable industry. Research needs that have been identified include aspects of disease transmission, efficacy and environmental acceptability of chemical and physical disinfection methods, waste management and laboratory techniques for detection and diagnosis. Some of this research is already in progress.

It is intended that the majority of the practical husbandry and management recommendations be implemented by incorporation into Codes of Practice. Some of the recommendations may need to be implemented through new legislation. In one instance, of ceasing the practice of using salmon waste as creel bait, it has been possible to implement the recommendation by advising local authorities of their powers under existing legislation (Animal By-Products Order 1999).

Key Words: Scotland • UK • Salmon • Aquatic Animal Health • Infectious Salmon Anemia • Best Management Practices • Code of Practice • Policy and Regulation