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 Post subject: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 01 Feb 2007, 09:24 
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The presence of a disease, that causes ganglioneuritis, was confirmed on several Victorian abalone aquaculture farms and wild abalone populations in waters off the coastline of Port Fairy in the state's southwest. The disease poses no known or likely threats to human health.

For all the info check this out...
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfaq.nsf/LinkView/C5360C2028FA31E2CA2572330021C4BED45F5C300E5D2ED54A2567D700236463


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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 03 Mar 2009, 18:04 
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Can we get an update on this South?

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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 03 Mar 2009, 18:32 
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Yep, got sent this the other day.
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From: Vin Gannon [vin@vada.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 27 February 2009 4:27 PM
To: Vin Gannon
Subject: AVG Virus Update

Attachments: AVG Front 27-2-09.jpg; Sticker Virus Buoy Publication 2.pdf; Virus buoy 2l low.pdf

Hi All,



Today VADA sent a commercial diver out to survey and locate the active AVG virus front. Surveys of the Rotten Point area show no signs of the virus with all abalone stocks strong and healthy. The diver then crossed the areas of sand to Whitecliffs, Johanna beach area. It appears that the virus has moved approximately 500 metres to 1 kilometre from the further easterly point previously known to be infected (13-11-08) Samples have been taken to confirm presence of AVG.



As tends to be the case, there is quite significant mortalities in some gutters while others have had lower impact (at this stage). I have attached a picture of the AVG front location for your information. As you can see there are extensive areas of sand between the virus front and Cape Otway. (approximately 17 Kilometres) It is hoped that the virus will not be able to jump this distance naturally. Human assisted movement of the virus is always a concern.



If you remember at that time the AVG virus was located in a single gutter that had a land based access point in it. Subsequent surveys failed to find active virus (18-11-08) outside the gutter. At that time the area of Moonlight Head etc had no signs of the virus.



Over the Christmas school holiday period, it was reported that recreational divers had found active virus at Moonlight head, Ryans Den etc. Of concern at that time was reports of Recreational divers leaving Apollo Bay going and visiting the active virus front and returning to Apollo Bay. Over this period of time VADA distributed significant number of biosecurity posters and pamphlets. (See attached samples) There have been no reports (at this stage) of the virus having jumped past the Whitecliffs area. As you are aware VADA closed the area from White cliffs to Cape Otway to commercial abalone diving. This is a distance of approximately 17 kilometres. Normal commercial abalone diving operations have been occurring at Cape Otway, (as recently as today) with no signs to the virus.



While surveys on the (18-11-08) showed no signs of the virus having been at Moonlight head or to the west of the gutter, The survey diver confirmed today that the fronts appeared to have joined up and there had been significant mortalities at Moonlight subsequent to November 2008.



As usual the survey divers conducted full biosecurity wash downs prior to leaving the infected areas, and the vessel and equipment will undergo full procedures of disinfecting and drying over several days.



VADA would like to thank the Commercial Rock lobster fishers who voluntarily have not been potting in the area where the virus is active.



Biosecurity is of great concern, and everyone is requested to ensure that they wash their vessels and/or equipment between each fishing location.





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



There has been no further movement of the AVG virus West of Cape Bridgewater since December, 2007. Abalone Divers have been regularly working the Discovery Bay area and report all abalone strong and healthy. It appears that the large natural sand barrier (Approx 30 kilometres) from Cape Bridge water to Nelson has not allowed the virus to extend its westerly range.



Recently surveys were completed of approximately 80 kilometres of coast that had previously been infected by the AVG virus over the past 12 to 24 months. No signs of active virus at any of the surveyed locations. There had been an unconfirmed report of a re-infection of abalone at Childers Cove 25 kilometres from Warrnambool. An extensive survey was completed of the site, as well as reef areas back towards Warrnambool. The surveys indicated that abalone stocks are rebuilding quite well in a lot of areas, while there is still some areas not showing much signs of recovery.



Most people are aware of the tagging and translocation of 500 abalone during operation AVG Firebreak, in November, 2007. This involved the translocation of the abalone from in front of the virus front to a location that had been previously infected 6 months earlier. As reported at the time in January, 2008 (2 months later) all abalone except for 3 had survived the translocation. A survey of the tagged abalone this several days ago revealed another 3 dead tagged abalone shells. Typical amounts (% wise) of tagged abalone were located. Most showing good signs of health and growth. I have attached some pictures of the tagged abalone for your information. As you can see the bottom looks quite good and not over grown.







All commercial and recreational fishers should ensure that they clean their fishing gear and equipment between prior to changing fishing locations. This includes using detergent to wash down fishing vessels, equipment and dive gear.



VADA recommends that there should be no human activity in areas known to have active AVG virus in them.



The VADA website keeps an up to date map of the virus location and people can check the website if unsure.



Codes of Practice and bio-security information can be located on the VADA website athttp://www.vada.com.au/ and follow the links.



For further information you can contact Vincent Gannon on 0418 292 004 or at vin@vada.com.au









VADA Web Site UpDates

Click on the following links to know more



Added markers on the virus map
http://www.vada.com.au/Virus/CodeMap.htm (14-11-08)


MOU page re. closures, added links to the relevant reef code maps.
http://www.vada.com.au/MOUInformation.htm (14-11-08)


Changed the reef code maps at the western end to reflect the virus.
http://www.vada.com.au/MAPS/ReefCodes/P ... 0River.htm (14-11-08)




Vincent Gannon

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vin@vada.com.au

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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 03 Mar 2009, 21:01 
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Cheers for that. It seems to have been overlooked by the media of late and the DSE website is a bit out of date.

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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 26 Jun 2009, 21:01 
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Please make people aware of this
http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/minister-for-agriculture/government-moves-to-curb-southwest-abalone-disease.html


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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 26 Jun 2009, 22:50 
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worked down at port fairy a few weeks back and was talking to the bloke who is doing the research at the last known spot the disease was which is rotten point i think. he said in his opinion he thought the disease was no longer,he hadnt found dead abs for over a month. so i find it stranger that they shut this area off now, why not 12 months ago when it was a huge threat?


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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 22 Dec 2009, 13:09 
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Friday, December 18, 2009
BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS VITAL IN ABALONE DISEASE BATTLE
Fisheries Victoria is once again urging divers, anglers, boat operators, surfers and anyone else in the water along Victoria’s south-west coastline to observe the abalone biosecurity protocols over the summer holiday period.
The Executive Director Fisheries Victoria, Anthony Hurst, says it is important to remind water users of the protocols to minimise the risk of spreading the disease, known as Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis.
Although the disease is abating in some reefs first affected more than three years ago it has now been detected further to the east at Cape Otway.
Divers, fishers and boaters are encouraged to:
• Wash vessels, wetsuits, dive equipment and hands with soapy freshwater; • Remove all marine organic matter from vessels and equipment; and • Dispose of abalone shell, meat and gut with their household waste and do not use
abalone gut as fishing bait.
“The disease poses no known or likely impacts to human health but we are asking locals and summertime visitors to observe these protocols to help minimise the risk of spreading the disease to unaffected stretches of the coast.
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will continue its efforts to implement the National Abalone Health plan as the primary response to the disease which includes work on epidemiology, biosecurity and stock sustainability.
The plan is well underway and is backed by a $600,000 grant from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
The CEO of Seafood Industries Victoria, Ross McGowan is encouraging all commercial fishers to observe industry protocols and to avoid areas known to be affected by the disease.
Chair of VRFish, Geoff Cramer, said it was particularly important with the upcoming holiday period for recreational fishers and holidaymakers to observe the biosecurity protocols.
Foreshore abalone biosecurity signs will be maintained at major beach access points and expanded along the Cape Otway coast.
For more information about the abalone biosecurity protocols visit ww.dpi.vic.gov.au/abalonedisease where a detailed video illustrating the recreational protocols can be viewed.
Fishers and divers can also call 136 186 for a free, water-resistant abalone pocket card.
Media contact: Alan Everett: DPI Media Unit (03) 9658 4092 or 0409255140


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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 23 Dec 2009, 14:23 
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Great infromation guys!
i didnt kno about this till i read this thread.
thanks for the shout out.
cheers dave.

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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
PostPosted: 24 Dec 2009, 11:27 
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Cape Otway is just around the corner from Crayfish Bay and Blanket Bay. If you dive these areas, please make sure you are extra careful washing your gear. Letting your gear soak in soapy fresh water over night would be a good idea.


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 Post subject: Re: Abalone disease info
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just so people know, the disease has shown up again in a big way apparently. Abalone divers found it last week in the shallows under the light house at the otways,so as koops has pointed out please wash down all dive gear and boats if your heading down that way.


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