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A decade of data detailing infectious diseases on 120 salmon feedlots in British Columbia, Canada, is expected to be entered as evidence this week via the Cohen Commission's inquiry into the Fraser River sockeye.
The evidentiary hearings on 'Diseases' began yesterday (Monday) morning until Thursday, August 25, with witnesses including DFO's Dr. Kristi Miller, Dr. Michael Kent (Professor, Microbiology & Biomedical Sciences, Oregon State University) and Dr. Craig Stephen (Director, Centre for Coastal Health & Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary).
'Aquaculture' is the next topic starting on August 25 until September 8 with Alexandra Morton testifying on September 7 and 8.
Alexandra Morton, biologist, said: "As they breathe, fish farm pathogens are passing over the gills of Fraser sockeye into direct contact with their bloodstream. The Inquiry has selected a panel of scientists and vets to answer questions about what the Fraser sockeye have been exposed to. These are very important hearings."
Anisssa Reed, co-founder of the Salmon Are Sacred people's movement, said: "Salmon farms are in public waters and so the public have a right to know what diseases are flowing out of B.C.'s Norwegian-owned salmon farms. Come to the Cohen Commission this week and bear witness to the truth."
"What will muzzled DFO scientist Dr. Kristi Miller say when 'Ottawa's cone of silence' over her is lifted?"
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