livingart Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Scientists at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation have been testing the koi herpes virus in Australian native fish species, birds, amphibians and other animals found along the river for seven years to see if it is safe to release into the ecosystem.“The virus doesn’t cause disease in any species that we have looked at,” said Dr Ken McColl, the project’s lead researcher. “It doesn’t even seem to multiply in other species. We are very confident that it’s only going to affect carp.”http://m.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/industry-environmental-groups-unite-as-approval-sought-for-carp-virus/story-fnkfnspy-1227706477874http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/jan/13/fishers-and-conservationists-urge-release-of-herpes-virus-to-kill-murray-river-carp Silverdollarboy2, kiwiraka and Crooky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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