Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)

VHS is an infectious disease caused by the viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus. VHS, like most other diseases that affect fish health, has no impact on human health. It is safe to handle VHS infected fish even if they are dying or dead.

Information we provide for the general public includes:

• 2008-03-31 - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus in Wild Fish in Canada - Spring 2007
• 2007-08-22 - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia cases confirmed in Ontario
• 2007-06-07 - Canada Conducts Surveillance for Fish Virus in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Systems
• Fact Sheet - Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (VHS) - DFO
• Questions and Answers - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS)

Information we provide for the aquatic animal industry includes:

• The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has modified restrictions regarding the movement of live fish susceptible to Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS). For more information, visit http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/aquaculture/