Koi Herpes Virus (KHV), as the name suggests, only affects and kills carp (Cyprinus carpio) including koi, ghosts and common varieties. Other species such as goldfish and grass carp in the same system remain unaffected. Seemingly healthly fish may become ill and die within 24-48 hours. Typically there is a 80-100% mortality rate within 10 days of the disease outbreak.

KHV reports

The OATA office has prepared a full 34-page report on Koi Herpes Virus (KHV). The report may be obtained from the OATA office (available to OATA Members only).

Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) suggested actions
An extract of the full report detailing suggested actions

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International Workshop on Koi Herpes Virus
London
12-13th February 2004

In summary, the workshop was attended by 45 stakeholders (including OATA) from 8 countries representing industry, science, regulators and policy makers.

The aim of the workshop was to raise the general awareness amongst regulators, scientists and the industry of the current status of koi herpes virus with respect to its' management, identification and potential treatment.

The object ives of the workshop were to:

• assess the current status of the disease in terms of its impact on the ornamental fish sector
• discuss the practical management of the disease throughout the ornamental fish supply chain
• explore the various strands of research and development into KHV and assess the potential for co-ordinated international research effort
• seek to make recommendations for the future management of KHV and research requirements

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