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:
- Bradshaw Hall Fisheries Ltd, Slack Lane, off Bradshaw Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4JW.
- Church Pond, Ryston Estate, Ryston, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0AA and incorporating the fishery at nearby Everglades Caravan Park.
- Risby Park Fisheries, Risby Park, Risby, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8SS
Under the requirements of the designations the fisheries have 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.
Samples were taken from each of the affected sites following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease. The samples tested positive for the presence of Koi Herpesvirus.
Koi Herpesvirus disease affects all varieties of carp (Cyprinus carpio), including common carp, mirror carp, ghost carp and koi carp and can result in high rates of fish mortalities.
There are no implications for human health.
Koi Herpesvirus is a notifiable disease, any suspicion of its presence should be immediately reported to:
The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) in Weymouth
Tel: 01305 206700
E-mail:fhi@cefas.co.uk
