Summary
- British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has issued an order to prevent the spread of whirling disease by making it illegal to transport boats without removing the drain plug.
- The order also aims to keep invasive mussels out of B.C. waterways.
- Boat operators must clean, drain, dry, and remove mud, sand, and plants from watercraft before leaving the shore.
- Whirling disease causes deformities in fish and has a high mortality rate but does not pose a health risk to people.
