Fish virus identified

Israeli scientists have helped isolate a deadly virus that is killing both wild and farmed tilapia fish – an important global food source.  Tilapia eat algae and are essential for freshwater quality. The tilapia lake virus is related to the influenza virus and the research will help the development of a vaccine.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/210367#.VwSJRUfn95Q

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