Fish Health Inspectorate

05/07/2024

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: JCB Lakes, Rocester, Staffordshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

18/06/2024

LISTED DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT
Location: The Hatchery FBA Ambleside, Freshwater Biological Association, Ambleside, Cumbria
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.
Details are accessible through the .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases
Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

23/05/2024

11/12/2023

Take a listen Chris, the head of the FHI, speak on the Cefas podcast

04/10/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Elton Barn Fishery & Retreat Ltd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

20/09/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Waldegraves Holiday Park, Colchester, Essex.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

18/09/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: River Teign and River Exe (including surrounding coastline)

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of the listed disease Oyster herpesvirus-1 microvariant (OsHV-1 µvar) and a new containment area Confirmed Designation CD15.2023 covering the tidal waters and coastal zone around the River Exe has been declared. This has also incorporated The River Teign containment area previous controlled by CD22.2015.

Follow this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/oyster-herpesvirus-disease-confirmed-in-river-teign-and-river-exe

Please contact the FHI for further information.

Fish Health Inspectorate, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UB, UK
Tel: +44(0) 1305 206700 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.gov.uk/cefas/fhi

13/09/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Astley Castle Pool, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

11/09/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Barron Lodge Fisheries, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

07/09/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Friezeland Pools, Nuneaton, Leicestershire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

25/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Manor Farm Lakes, Manor Farm, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site.
Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

25/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Westerleigh Lakes, Westerly, Bristol, Gloucestershire .

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site.

Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/gui.../prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

24/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Lodge Farm fisheries, Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site.

Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

22/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Lakeview Fishery, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site.

Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.
Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

18/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Barden Lake, Tonbridge, Kent.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

11/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Wombwell Dam, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

02/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Etruscan Angling Club, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected].

02/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Grendon Lakes, Grendon, Northampton.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

02/08/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Redhill Fishery, Monmouth, Gwent.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

28/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: The Mushroom Fishing Ponds, Leeds, North Yorkshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

26/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Catchmore Park Fishing, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

24/07/2023

Contingency plan for exotic notifiable and emerging diseases of aquatic animals in England and Wales by Defra and Welsh Government (WG).

The UK has a high aquatic animal health status compared with many regions in the world and is free of the most serious aquatic animal diseases. The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) applies rigorous controls on the import of species of fish and shellfish susceptible to exotic notifiable diseases to maintain this status, however contingency planning is vital to identify the actions to take in the event of an incursion.

The contingency plan describes how Defra, the Welsh Government and operational partners prepare for and respond to an exotic notifiable or emerging disease incident in fish and shellfish in England and Wales. It provides for a swift, effective and co-ordinated response to control and eradicate disease, which supports the path to regaining disease-free status, and restoring international trade.

The plan is available on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/contingency-plan-for-exotic-notifiable-and-emerging-diseases-of-aquatic-animals-in-england-and-wales

Things you can do:
• Familiarise yourself and your staff with the contingency plan.
• Ensure you and your staff are aware of your responsibility to report suspicion of a listed disease to the FHI.
• Follow good biosecurity. All aquaculture production business must have an FHI approved biosecurity measures plan.
• Be compliant with the regulatory requirements for aquaculture and the keeping and movement of live fish and shellfish.

The contingency plan outlines how Defra, Welsh Government, and their operational partners prepare for and respond to outbreaks of aquatic animal disease.

20/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Leegomery Pools, Telford, Shropshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

20/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Muskham Lakes, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

18/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Halfpenny Green Vineyard Pools, Stourbridge, West Midlands.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

18/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Navies Lake, Wigston, Leicestershire.

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

17/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Myrtle Road Lodges, Manchester, Greater Manchester

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

12/07/2023

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Gatwick Koi - The Forge, Crawley, West Sussex

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases.

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email [email protected]

03/07/2023

With our first confirmed case of the year it's time to remind everyone of KHV. Koi Herpesvirus disease (KHVd) is a viral disease of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and all its varieties - such as mirror, leather, ghost, koi etc. It can lead to mortality rates of up to 100%. Current water temperatures are within the range for outbreaks to occur. As always anglers can minimise the risk of KHV spread by practicing good biosecurity. Please inform the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) immediately (call 01305-206700) if you witness or hear of any carp mortalities. All mortality reports are investigated, and all information provided is kept anonymous. The affected carp may appear weak and/or lethargic, erratic swimming, sunken eyes and lesions/patches of dead tissue on the gills (see image). We are currently investigating multiple mortalities. The quicker we are informed, the faster we can act.