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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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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.