Confirmed Designations for the control of KHV disease have been lifted from all of the sites listed in the table below following successful completion of a four year KHV monitoring and retest programme, conducted by the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas. Each of the fisheries were placed under movement controls in the form of a confirmed designation notice for the control of KHV disease following an initial outbreak in 2008. During the subsequent monitoring and retest period, there have been no further occurrences of clinical KHV disease and all samples of fish taken from these sites consistently tested negative for the presence of KHV.

Table 1 – Designated Areas to which report relates:

The criteria for the listing of exotic and non-exotic diseases includes that they have the potential for significant economic impact if introduced to the Union.   The decision was taken as the impact of the disease was deemed pose no impact to a low impact on aquaculture in the Union. 

It was also concluded that the disease was likely to have entered the Union repeatedly via ornamental fish and considering the fact that no outbreaks of EUS have been reported in the Union, there is no evidence to suggest that EUS has the potential for detrimental environmental impact.

Date: 27 September 2012

Movements of fish into, out of and within 2 fisheries in Derby, Derbyshire have been restricted, following the confirmation of Koi herpesvirus at Coopers Arms Lake.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Coopers Arms Lake, Weston on Trent, Derby, Derbyshire.  Weston Moat Fishery, Weston on Trent, Derby, Derbyshire will also be subject to controls due to its close proximity to the infected water. The following additional control measures apply.

Under the requirements of the designation 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 designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site, Coopers Arms Lake following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease.  The sample 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

Notes to editors:

• CD08.2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Coopers Arms Lake and Weston Moat Fishery, Weston on Trent, Derby, Derbyshire Clinical signs of the disease may include may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Date: 18 September 2012

Movements of fish into, out of and within a fishery in Beccles, Suffolk have been restricted, following the confirmation of Koi herpesvirus.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Henstead Fishing Lakes, Henstead, Beccles, Suffolk and applying the following additional control measures.

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 designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease.  The sample 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

Notes to editors:

• CD07.2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Henstead Fishing Lakes, Henstead, Beccles, Suffolk
• Clinical signs of the disease may include may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Date: 17 September 2012

Movements of fish into, out of and within a fishery in Crewe, Cheshire have been restricted, following the confirmation of Koi herpesvirus.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Gorsty Hall Fishing Lakes, Balterley Green Road, Balterley, Crewe, Cheshire and applying the following additional control measures.

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 designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease.  The sample 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

Notes to editors:

• CD06.2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Gorsty Hall Fishing Lakes, Balterley Green Road, Balterley, Crewe, Cheshire
• Clinical signs of the disease may include may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes.. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Date: 07 September 2012

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery in Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, 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 Frant Lakes, Hawkenbury Road, Bells Yew Green, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex.

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 designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease.  The sample 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

Notes to editors:

• CD05.2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Frant Lakes Designation Area.
• Clinical signs of the disease may include may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes.. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Date: 24 August 2012

Koi herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at a fishery near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 Morehall Fishery, Manchester Road, Bolsterstone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 

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 designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease.  The sample 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

Notes to editors:

• CD 02/ 2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Morehall Fishery Designation Area
• Clinical signs of the disease may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes.. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed by the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas, at the following fishery:

Tin Mill Dam, Southley Lane, Wortley, NR SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within the site. Equipment movement control measures are also now in force and anglers must ensure that they comply with all biosecurity measures in place at the affected site. These controls are likely to remain in place long term.

Samples were taken from the affected site following reported deaths of carp.

Koi herpesvirus 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.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/aahm/files/Guide-KHV.pdf

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

Notes to editors:

• CD03/2012, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is Tin Mill Dam, Southley Lane, Wortley, NR SHEFFIELD, South Yorkshire. British National Grid Reference (centre of designation): SK29539894, approximate Area: 29940 Square metres
• Clinical signs of the disease may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Date: 21^st November 2011

An outbreak of Koi Herpesvirus disease has been confirmed at Stone Marsh Angling Club Lakes, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent. The affected area is now subject to statutory controls appropriate to prevent or limit the spread of the disease.

Consequently, Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Stone Marsh Angling Club Lakes (known as Charles Lake and Stone Lake) and adjacent waters. Equipment movement control measures are also now in force and anglers must ensure that they comply with all such biosecurity measures within the designated area.

Due to the proximity and water connections, the designated area also incorporates the adjacent waters known as Island Lake, Campanile Lake, Bridge Lake and Thames Lake these are therefore subject to the same disease control and equipment measures.

Koi herpesvirus 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

Notes to editors:

• CD 10/ 2011, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live fish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is within Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent and has a central British National Grid Reference of: TQ 5698 7549.
• Clinical signs of KHV disease may include white or necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous and sunken eyes. These signs usually appear when water temperatures are between 16 and 28 degrees centigrade
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk

The Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas, acting on behalf of Welsh Government, has issued a confirmed designation controlling the movement of shellfish to, from and within the Menai Strait. The designation has been issued following the confirmation of the notifiable disease Bonamia ostreae in European flat/ native oysters (Ostrea edulis).

There are no implications for human health.

Details of the designated area can be found at:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/aahm/files/Bonamia-Ostreae-CD.pdf

Samples of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) were collected by the Fish Health Inspectorate as part of an ongoing routine screening programme for the disease. The samples were confirmed as positive for the presence of Bonamia ostreae through accredited diagnostic tests following EU prescribed standards.

Bonamia ostreae 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

Notes to editors:

• CD09.2011, issued under the Aquatic Animal Health, England and Wales Regulations 2009 restricts the movement of any live shellfish, including their eggs and gametes, into, out of or within the designated area without the prior written consent of the Fish Health Inspectorate at Cefas.
• The designated area is the Menai Strait, North Wales. The Northern boundary of the control area extends as far as a line between the co-ordinates: SH6552 8237 (53°19.27’N 04°01.22’W) to SH7495 8408 (53°20.33’N 03°52.78’W). The Southern boundary extends down to a line drawn across the co-ordinates: SH3758 6522 (53°09.56’N 04°25.84’W) to, SH3758 6000 (53°06.74’N 04°25.68’W) to, SH4346 5685 (53°05.15’N 04°20.33’W).
• Bonamia ostreae is an intracellular parasite which causes disease in a variety of oyster species including the European flat oyster (O. edulis), and the Chilean Flat Oyster/ New Zealand dredge oyster (O. chilensis), both of which are present in the affected area. Infection with B. ostreae can result in high rates of shellfish mortalities in susceptible species.
• Further information is available at www.defra.gov.uk/aahm, or from Cefas, Fish Health Inspectorate, Weymouth Laboratory, The Nothe, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB. Tel: 01305 206700 or e-mail: fhi@cefas.co.uk