DNR: Deadly Fish Virus Turns Up In Lake Michigan
VHS Found In Brown Trout
Posted: 7:08 pm CDT May 24, 2007
MADISON, Wis. -- The state Department of Natural Resources said that it appears a deadly fish virus has turned up in Lake Michigan.DNR officials said that a brown trout that died in Lake Michigan and washed ashore near Kewaunee has preliminarily tested positive for viral hemorrhagic septicemia.It is the first Lake Michigan fish to test positive for VHS, WISC-TV reported.Experts said the virus, which causes fish to bleed to death, does not pose a risk to humans.
Previous Stories:
- May 22, 2007: Ag Officials Place 5 Fish Hatcheries Under Quarantine
- May 21, 2007: DNR: Anglers Take Steps To Keep Lakes Free From Fish Virus
- May 19, 2007: More Fish From Winnebago System Test Positive For Virus
- May 18, 2007: Board Adopts New Fish Virus Rule For Lake Winnebago Area
- May 16, 2007: DNR Might Kill Fish Used To Stock Lakes
- May 16, 2007: Ag Department Considers Mandatory Testing For Fish Virus
- May 15, 2007: New Rules Might Protect Fish From Virus
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