Gyrodactylus
salaris is a parasite which intects the skin gills
and fins of salmon trout and some other freshwater
fish. It is so small that is can hardly be seen,
Neverthe less it can do serous harm to and even kill
salmon.
It is present in many Norwegian rivers, but not
in the UK. It is therefore imperative that it be
kept out.
What should you should do:
The parasite can survive for servearl days in
damp conditions.
If you fish or cannoe in Scandinavia clean all
your kit (especially nets and waders) and then
treat it
by either
Drying it at a minimum temperature of 20 degrees
C for at least 2 days. or better still by using
chemicals such as Virkon or Wescodyne.
The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board has supplies
of Virkon. Any angler/cannoeist returning from
Scandinavia to enter the Tay may obtain the chemical
free of charge from our offices listed below.
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