Following is a summary of the ISA surveillance conducted throughout the calendar year 2011:

In 2011 there were 576 total samples collected during 82 inspections at 12 sites. There were no cages confirmed positive for ISA this year. In fact, there have been no confirmed cages for 70 consecutive months as of December 31, 2010. Biosecurity audits (11 total) were conducted on all active sites at least once during the calendar year. All Category 1 sites were scheduled for monthly surveillance inspections; although some were not completed due to inclement weather.

Several sites completed harvest in 2011. Three sites were stocked with 2011 fish in the spring and summer. Four sites were fallow as of December 31st. Some of these fallow sites will be stocked in the spring. Harvest of the remaining 2009 fish was completed by mid-February.