AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
APRIL 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

Maryland Aquatic Animal Health Policy

Implementation Plan

  1. Mechanisms for Establishing a Response Network for Aquatic Animal Health
  2. Role of Support Agencies and Institutions
  3. Identification of Existing and Additional Laboratory Facilities and Services
  4. Establishment of an Aquatic Animal Health Board
  5. Directed Approach of Appropriate Education, Training and Research Programs
  6. Proposed Regulations to Implement the Policy
  7. Resources Necessary for the Implementation of the Policy

Appendix I - 1: First Response Protocol

Appendix I -2 : Fish Health Maintenance

Appendix II: Pathogen Classification Scheme

Appendix III: Office of International Des Epizooties (OIE)

Appendix IV: Hatchery Certification

Appendix V: Existing Public and Additional Laboratory Facilities and Services