Australian Government to release herpes virus in water supply

[MindWars]

Australian Government To Release Herpes Virus In Water Supply
The Australian government have announced plans to release the herpes virus into its waterways by 2019, despite fierce opposition by the scientific community.
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Are these idiots nuts? So when people eat the fish that has the virus let us guess it magically won't be transferred to people is what they'll say . Mmmmk.

The link to this is right in the article posted read it you will find it.

Link is within the article when u read it you will find it.

 

[Montrovant]

Australian Government To Release Herpes Virus In Water Supply
The Australian government have announced plans to release the herpes virus into its waterways by 2019, despite fierce opposition by the scientific community.
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Are these idiots nuts? So when people eat the fish that has the virus let us guess it magically won't be transferred to people is what they'll say . Mmmmk.

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The link to this is right in the article posted read it you will find it.

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Link is within the article when u read it you will find it.

While this may be a bad idea, there is nothing "magical" about a virus that affects carp not having an affect on humans. There are all kinds of organisms which can be harmful to one or multiple species, while completely harmless to others.

 

[gtopa1]

Who eats carp in Oz?? We just burn the suckers or feed them to the ants. They make OK fertiliser.

How do we dispose of the carp we catch?

Caught carp must be disposed of humanely and appropriately. Photo Milly Hobson



You need to plan how to humanely euthanase any carp you capture – particularly if there are likely to be large numbers involved (eg. draining a dam or a community fishing event).

Information on humane and acceptable methods of euthanasing fish can be found on the Department’s animal welfare page.

Industry & Investment NSW promotes ethical and conservation-based fishing, and one of its key messages is that fishers should only catch what they need and use what they catch. Even though carp are a pest, it is still unethical to waste them or treat them inhumanely.

Before commencing any carp control attempt, make sure you have a plan in place to use the captured carp.

If you expect to catch large numbers, it may be possible for them to be utilised by a commercial operator. In the first instance you could contact a licensed commercial fisher to offer them the catch; carp-endorsed fishers may be contacted via the Department’s Commercial Fisheries Management section at Cronulla (9527 8411). Note that harvested carp cannot be sold, unless taken by a commercial fisher. Alternatively, contact a carp processing company, fish farm or other enterprise in your area directly.

For smaller quantities, options include eating, using as pet food, or composting.

Greg