more... > Aquaculture > Crawfish > Diseases & Nuisance Wildlife > WSSV In Crawfish May Not Be Problem For Louisiana Dr. Robert Romaire, LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist, said the white spot syndrome virus that struck numerous ponds earlier this year may not be as much of a problem after all. He said research, partially funded by crawfish producers’ self-assessed fees, is being done to learn more about the disease. White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) Sampling Results [Image: WSSV sampling results chart] View the latest sampling results in a bar chart and table from 15 parishes. Best Management Practices for Minimizing Impacts of White Spot Syndrome Virus in Crawfish Production – May 2007 White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) has been confirmed for the first time in Louisiana crawfish. Following are best management practices to use to minimize the impact of the virus. These BMPs have been developed by the LSU AgCenter. White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) Has Been Confirmed In Louisiana Crawfish White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) has been confirmed in crawfish in a number of crawfish ponds in south Louisiana and in the Atchafalaya Basin. This is the first time this disease has been found in Louisiana crawfish. WSSV is a virus that only affects crustaceans. It does not affect people or other animals.