Koi Herpesvirus Disease Outbreaks Confirmed
Movements of fish in and out of two fisheries, in Worcestershire and Oxfordshire, have been restricted following the confirmation of the serious viral fish disease, Koi Herpesvirus Disease.
Defra has issued Designated Area Orders prohibiting the movement of fish to and from:
- Leigh Sinton Farm Fishery, Leigh Sinton, Lower Interfield, Nr. Malvern, Worcestershire; and
- Panshill Wood Fishery, Murcott, Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Samples were taken from the affected fisheries following reported deaths of fish.
KHV Disease affects common carp and carp varieties such as Koi. It can result in high rates of fish mortalities.
There are no implications for human health.
It became a legal obligation to notify suspicion of KHV Disease on 6 April 2007. The measures developed in partnership between government and industry to help combat outbreaks were announced on 21 May.
Suspicion of the presence of the disease should be immediately reported to: the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) in Weymouth
Tel: 01305-206673/206674. Email: fish.health.inspectorate@cefas.co.uk
FISHINGMAGIC NOTES
- The Diseases of Fish (Designated Areas) (England) (No. 8) Order 2007 and the Diseases of Fish (Designated Areas) (England) (No. 9) Order 2007, issued under the 1937 Diseases of Fish Act (as amended), restrict the movement of any live fish, or eggs of fish, into or out of the designated areas without the prior written consent of Defra.
- The designated areas are:
- For the Diseases of Fish (Designated Areas) (England) (No. 8) Order 2007: Leigh Sinton Farm Fishery, Leigh Sinton, Lower Interfield, Nr. Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1UU, which when mapped by Ordnance Survey, comprises the area that falls within the following grid references: SO 77205010; SO 77505020; SO 77504970; and SO 77204960.
- For the Diseases of Fish (Designated Areas) (England) (No. 9) Order 2007: Panshill Wood Fishery, Murcott, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2RG, which when mapped by Ordnance Survey, comprises the area that falls within the following grid references: SP 60501470; SP 60701460; SP 60601430; and SP 60301440.
- KHV disease may be suspected if dead or dying fish with other clinical evidence such as bleeding from the gills, white patches on the gills or skin, sunken eyes and hyperactive behaviour are found in fisheries, other inland waters, fish farms, fish dealers, retailers, aquaria and garden ponds. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 15
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
|
