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A disinfection solution currently used for salmon eggs also prevents transmission of the virus that causes viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) in other hatchery-reared fish eggs, according to new US Geological Survey (USGS)-led research. One of the most dangerous viral diseases of fish, VHS has caused large mortalities in wild fish stocks in the US and especially in the Great Lakes region, where thousands of fish have died from the virus over the last few years. The disease causes internal bleeding in fish yet is not harmful to humans. The virus has thus far been detected in over 25 species of fish in Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, St Clair, Superior and Ontario, as well as the Saint Lawrence River and inland lakes in New York, Michigan and Wisconsin states. Effective disinfection methods are crucial to natural resource agencies that collect eggs from wild fish stocks and private aquaculture because the spread of the virus to a fish hatchery could be devastating, said Mark Gaikowski, a USGS researcher who led the USGS and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) research team. “If VHS virus is introduced into the aquaculture industry, it could lead to trade restrictions, as well as direct economic losses from the disease,†he observed. USGS and USFWS researchers tested the effectiveness of using iodophor disinfection in walleye and northern pike eggs and found that it eliminated the active virus from fertilized eggs. Iodophor disinfectant solutions contain iodine formulated for use on fish eggs. The researchers also found that, although some disinfection treatments reduced hatch, iodophor treatment at 90 minutes after fertilization occurred did not alter egg hatch or fry development. Experts worry the virus could spread from the Great Lakes into new populations of native fish in the 31 states of the Mississippi River basin. Regulatory agencies in the US and Canada have already placed restrictions on the movement of fish or fish products that could pose a risk for the spread of VHS to regions beyond the known geographic range. The research was funded by the USGS and the North Central Regional Aquaculture Centre (NCRAC) from the US Department of Agriculture Cooperative State, Research, Education and Extension Service. The iodine used during egg disinfection was donated by Western Chemical Inc, Ferndale, Washington. Heres some good info: http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2009/3107/pdf/fs20093107.pdf

I would run any color you want as long as its black.

Too bad they are protected. The DEC is going forward with their cormorant study this year rather than waiting till next year. Without a "study" they wont address the problem. The good news is it should put the problem in the spotlight and the state and feds will act on the issue sooner.

Good book to own. it will really take some of the guess work out of fishing.

All this talk on energy is really making me more and more pro nuclear.

Sandy Creek pen rearing meeting. We are having a short meeting to start off this years project and for new updates. The meeting will be at the Hamlin Town Hall in the gymnasium at 2:30pm, this Saturday, March 6, 2010. All are welcome to attend.

Last time i was in there they had 2 different styles for sale. Mitchels Live Bait and Tackle (585) 663-4564 4531 Lake Ave Rochester, NY 14612

Scotty Tournament Series Wilson- May 8,9 Oswego- August 21,22 2010 Lake Ontario ProAm dates Niagara County June 5-6 Orleans County June 12-13 Oswego County July 10-11 Wayne County July 17-18

Dump the mono backing and use 50# power pro for backing. Like going deep said, use a haywire twist to connect copper to small spro inline swivel to connect to leader and to your backing. http://www.atommiktrollingflies.com/swivels.htm

Makes complete sense now, thanks. LOL!

Happy Birthday Jason!

No, not at all. Alot of team members work fridays and show up for sat and sun. Alot of teams also let their observer fish with them on friday.

Good Time!

green, chart, white, glow small perch jigs

Welcome to the site!

http://www.atommiktrollingflies.com/lee.htm

Pretty ugly out there. Bite wasnt very good. Nothing on tip downs and only some small fish jigging.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Thats the funniest thing ive heard all year.

Id like to hook the one tailing in the last picture!

well Matt, lets just say she didnt have black cloud in her! But really she actually lived across the street from the park and found herself a home in the ditch.

1st post LOL

dirtyworm, If you take your captains class through seatech marine training besides them teaching you what you need to know to pass the uscg test they will assist you in everything you need to get your license including your license application, drug testing, redcross certifications, etc.