http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/pages/vhs.html
For specific information on the VHS virus, please contact:
Sue Marcquenski
Fish Health Specialist
(608) 266-2871
Bill Horns
Great Lakes Fish Specialist
(608) 266-8782
A total of more than 25 species of game fish, bait fish and panfish are vulnerable to VHS
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How VHS spreads
VHS virus is shed in the urine and reproductive fluids of fish into the water and the virus can survive in water for at least 14 days. Virus particles in the water infect the gills of the fish and within 2 days, the infected fish will start shedding the virus. Thus, water discharged from live wells, bilges and bait buckets can spread the virus from infected waters. Moving live, infected fish from one location to another will also spread the virus. Fish can also become infected by eating an infected fish. Other ways that the virus may be spread include natural fish movements, recreational boating/angling, birds, ballast water discharge, and research activities.
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:arrow: Not moving live fish away from the landing or shore
:arrow: Draining water from all bilges, bait buckets, and live wells before leaving the landing or shore
:arrow: Using live minnows purchased only from registered bait dealers
:arrow: Cleaning off all visible plants and animals from your boat and trailer before launching and leaving each day
