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Case of disease that can be deadly to oysters confirmed in Nova Scotia
This article was written by Meig Campbell and originally published by CBC News on November 28, 2024 at 4:26PM AST. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. Canadian Food Inspection Agency says dermo found in Merigomish The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says dermo doesn’t pose any…
Read MoreDermo disease detected in oyster samples in northeastern Nova Scotia
This article was written by the Global News Staff and originally published by Global News on November 28, 2024 at 3:20PM AST. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. FILE – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the disease, detected in oyster samples from Merigomish, N.S.,…
Read MoreP.E.I. minister says CFIA taking the lead on dermo, oyster disease newly found in New Brunswick
This article was written by Stacey Janzer and originally published by CBC News on November 27, 2024 at 6:00AM AST. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher. There is no sign of dermo in Prince Edward Island waters so far (Brittany Spencer/CBC) P.E.I.’s minister of fisheries…
Read MoreDetection 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…
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