Michigan kills 31,000 Atlantic salmon after they catch disease at hatchery
The decision followed an unsuccessful 28-day treatment period at the Harrietta hatchery in Wexford County.
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The decision followed an unsuccessful 28-day treatment period at the Harrietta hatchery in Wexford County.
Over 31,000 Atlantic salmon had to be euthanized at the Harrietta State Fish Hatchery after fish contracted a bacterial kidney disease.
More than 31,000 Atlantic salmon raised in a Michigan fish hatchery had to be killed after failing to recover from disease, officials said Tuesday.
BKD is a bacterial disease that kills trout and salmon.
More than 31,000 Atlantic salmon raised in a Michigan fish hatchery had to be killed after failing to recover from disease, officials said Tuesday.