Virus Wiping out Crawfish in South Louisiana, Houston Distributors Concerned (with video)

By Stephanie Whitfield, KHOU TV, Houston

A virus that affects crustaceans is threatening the crawfish industry in Louisiana. It’s called the White Spot Syndrome Virus, or WSSV. Despite its name, researchers say it doesn’t change the way a crawfish looks. The virus wipes out large and medium size crawfish.

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