Infection with koi herpesvirus

Last Modified: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:17:18 IST
Disease name Infection with koi herpesvirus
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Fish
Description Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) is a herpes virus infection (18) capable of inducing a contagious and acute viraemia in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and varieties such as koi carp and ghost carp,
Status in Ireland Disease free
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland September '22
DAFM Division Responsible The Marine Institute
Contact fhu@marine.ie
Legislation

Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/260

Link to relevant external website
Fish Health Surveillance | Fish Health Unit
Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/koi-herpesvirus-disease/
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