Herpesvirus

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery near Atherton, Greater Manchester, movements of fish into or out of the affected site have been restricted.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to or from Bee Fold Fishery, Bee Fold Lane, Atherton, Greater Manchester. Anglers must ensure they comply with all biosecurity measures in place at this site.

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery in Woolwich, Greater London, movements of fish into, out of and within the affected site have been restricted.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within The Dell Fishery, Royal Military Repository, Repository Road, WOOLWICH, Greater London, SE18 4BB.

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery in Norfolk, movements of fish into, out of and within the affected site have been restricted.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Cuckoo Mere, Cranford, THETFORD, Norfolk.

Under the requirements of the designation the fishery has also been directed to establish and maintain on-site facilities for the disinfection of angling equipment prior to being taken out of the designated area and anglers must comply with their use.

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at three fisheries - in Lancashire, Norfolk and East Yorkshire and movements of fish into, out of and within the affected sites have been restricted.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued three confirmed designations prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within the following sites:

1. Bradshaw Hall Fisheries Ltd, Slack Lane, off Bradshaw Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4JW.
2. Church Pond, Ryston Estate, Ryston, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0AA and incorporating the fishery at nearby Everglades Caravan Park.
3. Risby Park Fisheries, Risby Park, Risby, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8SS
   

<div class="content"><p><span style="font-size: small;">Defra has today announced that following a lengthy consultation exercise and evaluation of the possible benefits and likelihood of success, it has been concluded an eradication programme will not be undertaken for KHV disease in England and Wales.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">This means that Category V (infected) status will be assumed immediately for England and Wales. A thorough impact assessment&nbsp; concluded that this is the most pragmatic approach after considering the likelihood of success in trying to eradicate the disease. However, we shall be keeping this decision under review.