B.C. imposes new rules on boaters to stop spread of parasite

B.C. imposes new rules on boaters to stop spread of parasite

British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease. Whirling disease, which is fatal in fish, is caused by a microscopic parasite that mainly targets salmon and trout. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource … Read more