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Evaluation of an Experimental Re-introduction of Sockeye Salmon into Skaha Lake; Year 2 of 3, 2001 Technical Report.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/821805· OSTI ID:821805
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Colville Confederated Tribes, Omak Community Center, Omak, WA
  2. Okanagan National Fisheries Commission, Westbank, BC, Canada
This report summarizes the findings from YEAR 2 of a three-year disease risk assessment. The Okanagan Nation Fisheries Commission (ONFC) and the Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) are investigating the risks involved in re-introducing sockeye salmon into Skaha Lake, part of their historical range (Ernst and Vedan 2000). The disease risk assessment compares the disease and infection status of fish above and below McIntyre Dam (the present limit of sockeye migration). The disease agents identified that are of a particular concern are: infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus type 2 (IHNV type2), erythrocytic inclusion body syndrome virus (EIBSV), the whirling disease agent (Myxobolus cerebralis), and the ceratomyxosis agent (Ceratomyxa shasta).
Research Organization:
Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
OSTI ID:
821805
Report Number(s):
DOE/BP-00005136-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English