RESOURCES
The RSSBP provides tools to SUPPORT, IMPROVE, and DOCUMENT disease risk management.
Publications
- Safi, L.S.L., McGurk, E. S., Carnegie, R.B., and Bushek, D. (2025 online/in press) The biosecurity of bivalve seed transfers during different life stages with respect to their pathogens. Aquaculture. 606 article 742548. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2025.742582
- Carnegie RB, Arzul I, Bushek D. 2016 Managing marine mollusc diseases in the context of regional and international commerce: policy issues and emerging concerns. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B 371: 2015 http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2015.0215
Seed Transfer Regulations
RSSBP is a voluntary tool in the toolbox of regulators. Regulators on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. are actively using RSSBP as part of their evaluation of shellfish importation/transfer requests. State adoption of RSSBP is growing and concerted efforts are underway to communicate the utility of this tool.
Additional References
Aquaculture Biosecurity – Biosecurity for Land-Based Aquaculture Farms Website: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Review of Best Practices for Biosecurity and Disease Management for Marine Aquaculture in US Waters (NOAA NMFS / 2023)
Scientific Support for Health Management and Biosecurity for Marine Aquaculture in the United States (NOAA NMFS / 2023)
Aquaculture Health -USDA APHIS (USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Farm Biosecurity – CFSPH (The Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine)