Fish Farms

Fish Health

Fish health is as important to fish farmers as livestock health is to any other farmer, to preserve their bottom line, to assure safe food for consumers, and to protect Wisconsin's environment.

Veterinary Approach
Wisconsin is a national leader in dealing with fish health from a veterinary perspective. Learn just what this means for fish farmers, veterinarians, and consumers.

Fish Health Advisories
When new fish diseases emerge or old diseases appear in new places, we issue advisories to the aquaculture industry and anglers.

Qualified Fish Health Inspectors

Wisconsin has trained aquaculture specialists to meet the administrative rule requirements for fish health inspections. These individuals are trained to complete Fish Health Certificates for movement of live fish and fish eggs into and through the State of Wisconsin. To access this list, click here (Word doc).