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Koi herpesvirus outbreak confirmed in Yorkshire
Carp in a pond
Kippax Polo Pond in West Yorkshire is now subject to statutory controls.

Kippax Polo Pond now subject to statutory controls

An outbreak of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed at a pond in West Yorkshire, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Science (Cefas) has announced.

Kippax Polo Pond in West Yorkshire is now subject to statutory controls to prevent or limit the spread of the disease.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas, acting on behalf of Defra, has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within the fishery complex.

The FHI have also implemented fishery equipment disinfection and movement control measures and anglers must ensure that they comply with all biosecurity measures within the designated area.

KHV has no implications for human health. However, it is a serious viral disease of fish, and is notifiable in the United Kingdom. KHV affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp and can result in high rates of fish mortalities.

Clinical signs of KHV disease include white or necrotic patches on the gills, sloughing mucous, rough patches on the skin, and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.

Anyone noting deaths in carp or carp hybrids with signs of disease similar to those above should contact the FHI immediately.

Those who import, keep, fish for, or retail carp and carp hybrids are urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of KHV.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.