Had a Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) alert passed on to me today.
below is the message.
PLEASE REMEMBER, BE ALERT!
1. IMPORTANT – VIRUS OUTBREAK
There has been a confirmed outbreak of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) at the Fisheries Complex in the Colne Valley within the last couple weeks. CEFAS have identified this virus and are due to announce their response plan shortly.
KHV is one of the most deadly fish diseases out there, and can have a devastating effect on a fishery. It affects carp stocks exclusively, is highly infectious, and there is no known cure.
As you will be aware, our Troy Lake venue in Denham is very close to the Fisheries complex. Furthermore, we have many anglers within our club who also fish other Colne Valley waters. Please be aware that it is VERY easy to spread this disease, and the results can be catastrophic.
Please ensure that all nets, keepnets, mats, slings, sacks etc are THOROUGHLY dried out before they are brought onto any of our fisheries. Ideally, we’d like you to change all tackle for safety’s sake. It’s thought that the virus might even survive in damp braided hooklinks or mainline, so please take extra care that everything is thoroughly dried.
For more information on KHV, you can check the following link: http://www.fisheries.co.uk/news/news/khv.htm
As always, you are our eyes and ears on the fisheries. If you see any signs of fish in distress, or if you have any concerns, please contact either Barry Killinger or myself, or get in touch with the relevant fishery manager. All telephone numbers are in your club booklets.
Lets be carefull out there!
www.talltreesfishery.com
below is the message.
PLEASE REMEMBER, BE ALERT!
1. IMPORTANT – VIRUS OUTBREAK
There has been a confirmed outbreak of the Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) at the Fisheries Complex in the Colne Valley within the last couple weeks. CEFAS have identified this virus and are due to announce their response plan shortly.
KHV is one of the most deadly fish diseases out there, and can have a devastating effect on a fishery. It affects carp stocks exclusively, is highly infectious, and there is no known cure.
As you will be aware, our Troy Lake venue in Denham is very close to the Fisheries complex. Furthermore, we have many anglers within our club who also fish other Colne Valley waters. Please be aware that it is VERY easy to spread this disease, and the results can be catastrophic.
Please ensure that all nets, keepnets, mats, slings, sacks etc are THOROUGHLY dried out before they are brought onto any of our fisheries. Ideally, we’d like you to change all tackle for safety’s sake. It’s thought that the virus might even survive in damp braided hooklinks or mainline, so please take extra care that everything is thoroughly dried.
For more information on KHV, you can check the following link: http://www.fisheries.co.uk/news/news/khv.htm
As always, you are our eyes and ears on the fisheries. If you see any signs of fish in distress, or if you have any concerns, please contact either Barry Killinger or myself, or get in touch with the relevant fishery manager. All telephone numbers are in your club booklets.
Lets be carefull out there!
www.talltreesfishery.com