Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus detected in Atlantic herring in NL

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 09:59

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus strain IVa (VHSV IVa) in wild Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador.

As a result of this detection, changes have been made to the National Aquatic Animal Health Program from both the domestic and international trade perspectives...

Impact on International Trade and Changes to Export Certification Processes

This detection will also impact export certification of certain fish species and fish and seafood products harvested in N.L. and destined for markets with animal health related requirements.

  • Exports of susceptible species from Newfoundland and Labrador that will be impacted include herring, Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
  • For fish and seafood products, exports to the Ukraine may have additional inspection and/or testing requirements.
  • For Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout, exports of live animals and germplasm to several countries for research, culture or other purposes may now have to be tested for freedom from VHSV IVa.

For information on specific changes to export certification, please contact your local CFIA office.

This has been excerpted from the 25 August 2016 notice posted on the CFIA website.