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Detection of Dermo in oysters in Nova Scotia
Statement November 27, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) in oyster samples collected in Merigomish, Nova Scotia. Dermo does not pose a risk to human health or food safety, but it can cause increased oyster…
Read More2 diseases deadly to oysters found in N.B. for 1st time
This article was written by Same Farley and originally published by CBC News on November 22, 2024 at 6:00AM AST. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. ‘We’re at the mercy of nature right now,’ says Wayne Williams of Little Shemogue Oyster Company Two oyster diseases…
Read MoreDetection of MSX and Dermo in oysters in New Brunswick
Statement November 21, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of two oyster diseases in samples collected in Spence Cove, New Brunswick. The first, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) is caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni. The second, Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis), is caused by…
Read MoreParasite that kills oysters may be present in New Brunswick
This article was written by Leigha Kaiser and originally published by CTV News on November 8, 2024 at 12:06PM EST. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. The New Brunswick government’s surveillance program says a deadly parasite may be present in oysters found in Spence Cove…
Read MoreToo soon to open oyster hatcheries to battle MSX, says P.E.I. fisheries minister
This article was written by Kevin Yarr and originally published by CBC News on October 8, 2024 at 1:54PM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. Industry still thriving for now, says Cory Deagle The province’s main concern currently is keeping track of what parts…
Read MoreFacing MSX parasite crisis, P.E.I. oyster industry calls on government ‘to get stuff started’
This article was written by Kevin Yarr and originally published by CBC News on October 4, 2024 at 2:50PM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. Some areas already seeing huge mortality rates among oysters, says industry group ‘This is what I started with and…
Read MoreNext steps critical in P.E.I. oyster industry’s fight against MSX, says CFIA
This article was written by Stephen Brun and originally published by CBC News on October 3, 2024 at 7:14PM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. ‘This is the time of year when we hold our breath,’ says agency veterinarian Declaring the entire Island as…
Read MoreOyster parasite MSX found in more locations on P.E.I.
This article was written by Kevin Yarr and Alex MacIsaac and originally published by CBC News on September 27, 2024 at 9:32AM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. Evidence suggests ‘MSX is present or highly likely to be present in numerous bays and rivers’…
Read MoreP.E.I. hatchery boosting production to help oyster industry cope with MSX
This article was written by Nancy Russell and originally published by CBC News on August 26, 2024 at 6:00AM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. ‘Hatcheries are going to play a critical role’ in the battle against the disease, says aquaculture adviser Fishers out…
Read MoreOyster industry reps at Summerside conference seek solutions to MSX outbreak
This article was written by Shane Ross and Nancy Russell and originally published by CBC News on August 21, 2024 at 7:39PM ADT. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. Experts from U.S. and Cape Breton are sharing their experiences with the parasite MSX (or multinucleate…
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