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    3. Gyrodactylus salaris

    Gyrodactylus salaris

    Gyrodactylus salaris is a parasite that affects salmon fry.

    Confirmed in several river systems.

    Norway has disease-free status for Gyrodactylus salaris, with the exception of eleven river systems.

    See map of infected and declared disease-free river systems in Norwegian (laksekart.statsforvalteren.no)

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    Help us keep our fish healthy from Gyro

    Information for recreational fishers, kayakers, canoeists and others enjoying Norway’s waterways.

    Disinfection and handling of equipment to prevent the spread of disease between river systems

    Slik unngår du å spre smitte mellom vassdrag når det er påvist Gyrodactalus salaris.

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