Tests carried out by the Tasmanian Department of Marine Resources have uncovered a virus in imported raw prawns that could spell disaster for the state’s crayfish industry.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Raw prawns imported to Tasmania, which are often used by recreational fishermen as bait, have been found to carry whitespot.
The crustacean virus poses no threat to humans but could effectively wipe out the A$60m crayfish industry and salmon farming, warned Alex Schapp, director of the department.
The department has issued a plea to local fishermen that they refrain from using the imported raw prawns, but says that further testing will be necessary to establish which controls are essential to prevent the spread of the virus.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalData
