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July 16, 2008
UK: Koi Herpesvirus Disease outbreaks confirmed
London (DEFRA) – Movements of fish in and out of two fisheries, in Derbyshire and Somerset, 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:
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 although there are no implications for human health.
It became a legal obligation to notify suspicion of KHV Disease on 6 April 2007, with measures developed in partnership between government and industry to help combat outbreaks.
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