General hygiene to prevent spread of abalone disease

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Primefact Number: 1146    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: Dec 2011

Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a viral disease which affects the nervous system ofabalone and results in curling of the foot, swelling of the mouth, weakness and death of abalone. AVG affects both blacklip and greenlip abalone and hybrids.

This Primefact provides valuable information on preventing the spread of AVG  by reducing risks that may be associated with transport vehicles, containers and any equipment which may come into contact with abalone.