NORWAY - New research sheds light on how the interaction between
salmon and the Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) virus develops and
spreads in fish. The findings may also be of interest for influenza
research in general.
ISA was first discovered in Norway in 1984 and is still a serious threat to aquaculture.
Disease
outbreaks usually start in one cage and spread gradually over weeks and
months to neighbouring cages. The disease can not be treated, causing
large losses. The disease must also be reported to the OIE.
Maria
Aamelfot has, as part of her doctorate, studied the disease. She has
exami
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