DNR Says Hatchery Fish Show No Sign Of Virus
Departments Require Testing For Virus
Posted: 10:24 pm CDT September 20, 2007
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READ: May 24, 2007: DNR: Deadly Fish Virus Turns Up In Lake Michigan - READ: May 22, 2007: Ag Officials Place 5 Fish Hatcheries Under Quarantine
- READ: May 19, 2007: More Fish From Winnebago System Test Positive For Virus
- READ: May 18, 2007: Board Adopts New Fish Virus Rule For Lake Winnebago Area
WILD ROSE, Wis. -- A state fish hatchery won approval to stock thousands of brown trout in Lake Michigan and its tributaries after meeting new requirements aimed at reducing the risk of spreading a deadly virus found in fish.The Department of Natural Resources said no DNR-raised fish or hatchery water supply in Wisconsin tested positive for the virus. But the DNR and the state Agriculture Department still are requiring testing for the virus before fish from any DNR hatchery can be used for stocking.The virus makes fish bleed to death but is not a threat to people, pets or wildlife. It was found early last May in fish from the Lake Winnebago system in east central Wisconsin.Officials at the old Wild Rose hatchery gave these figures on brown trout stocking:On Tuesday, there were 17,403 stocked in Kenosha Harbor and 13,000 in two Rivers Harbor.
Last Friday, there were 18,687 stocked in Kenosha, 13,384 in Two Rivers harbor and 9,890 in Kewaunee harbor.
On Sept. 13, there were 19,636 stocked near Pigeon River in Sheboygan County.
On Sept. 12, there were 21,020 stocked in Port Washington Harbor.
Last Friday, there were 18,687 stocked in Kenosha, 13,384 in Two Rivers harbor and 9,890 in Kewaunee harbor.
On Sept. 13, there were 19,636 stocked near Pigeon River in Sheboygan County.
On Sept. 12, there were 21,020 stocked in Port Washington Harbor.
Previous Stories:
- August 16, 2007: Emergency Rule To Expand Testing For Fish Virus
- August 6, 2007: VHS Fish Virus Found in Northern Wisconsin
- June 25, 2007: DNR Officials Optimistic That Fish Virus Not Widespread
- June 11, 2007: Officials: No Widespread Detection Of Deadly Fish Virus
- May 29, 2007: DNR Wardens Spread Word About Deadly Fish Virus
- May 25, 2007: Veterinarians Learn To Test For Deadly Fish Virus
- May 24, 2007: DNR: Deadly Fish Virus Turns Up In Lake Michigan
- 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
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