Instruction on the arrangements for combating viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (1998). Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fish disease Marine fishes Diadromous fish Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of issue. Abstract Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia is highly contagious disease affecting freshwater and marine fishes of different age groups pertaining to salmonides, Pleuronectiformes and herring (Clupediae). Disease is proceeding as epizooty and is characterized by development of septic process, plural haemorrhages in organs and tissue and mass destruction of fishes. The document consists of 7 Secs. Section 1 lays down general provisions. Section 2 regards aetiology. Section 3 regards epizootology. Section 4 re Full text Russian