Norwegian Food Safety Authority Confirms ISA At Fish Farm in Hitra Municipality
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has confirmed infectious salmon anemia (ISA) at a fish farm in Hitra municipality in Trøndeloag county. There were suspicions of ISA in early March at locality 12898 Hønsvikgulen. The diagnosis was confirmed earlier this month.
The ISA virus is harmless to humans, but is a serious and contagious viral disease when it comes to salmon. Locations with proven ISA must cull all of the salmon before disinfecting the facility. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority requires that the facility be...
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