An economic evaluation of the impact of the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris (Gs) should it be introduced into Scotland: Summary Report

Citation

Riddington G, Radford A, Paffrath S, Bostock J & Shinn A (2006) An economic evaluation of the impact of the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris (Gs) should it be introduced into Scotland: Summary Report. Scottish Executive. Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/1062/0042436.pdf

Abstract
First paragraph: Gyrodactylus salaris (Gs) is a freshwater external ecto-parasite that infects Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and a number of other salmonid species. The aims of the study reported here were to estimate the economic consequences of the introduction of Gs into Scotland, and to identify the costs of prevention, eradication and containment

• Radford et al 2006 Gyrodactylus economics report.pdf