Fish virus outbreak hits UK facilities

A Koi herpesvirus (KHV) outbreak has been confirmed at a fish-growing facility in Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, UK. The Fish Health Inspectorate imposed statutory controls to restrict the movement of aquatic animals in response to the outbreak. KHV is a serious viral disease that affects all varieties of common and ornamental carp species and can result in large-scale mortalities.

The disease causes necrotic patches on the gills, rough patches on the skin, sloughing mucous, and sunken eyes in infected fish. The UK Government has stated that there is no risk to public health. The Fish Health Inspectorate must be notified immediately if fish deaths recur or spread to other waters or facilities within the designated area.

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