HALIFAX - A Maritime aquaculture company says it is taking the outbreak of a salmon virus at one of its Nova Scotia fish farms seriously.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms infectious salmon anemia has been found at a facility in the province.
The agency won't name the operation, citing privacy concerns.
However, a spokeswoman for Cooke Aquaculture says the virus was discovered at its operation in Shelburne Harbour.
The virus does not affect human health or food safety.
The agency says measures are being taken to prevent further spread of the disease.
Pens, cages and equipment will be disinfected and testing will continue on the rest of the salmon at the facility.
The agency began taking samples after Cooke Aquaculture reported a possible outbreak last month.
The company destroyed two cages of fish after routine testing raised concerns.
The agency says it will order that a third cage be destroyed.
