EPIZOOTIOLOGY AND PREVENTION OF KOI HERPESVIRUS DISEASE

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease was found in common carp and koi cultured in Indonesia and Taiwan in 2002, and Japan in 2003. The disease caused mass mortality of the fish and became a new threat to freshwater aquaculture in Southeast Asia. The studies were conducted to elucidate various aspects of KHV infection. 

1. Mode of transmission and control of koi herpesvirus (SEAFDEC/AQD, 2004)

2. Development of PCR-based detection method and phylogenetic analysis of koi herpesvirus isolated from Asian countries (SEAFDEC/AQD, 2004)

3. Histopathology of koi herpesvirus disease (SEAFDEC/AQD, 2004)

4. Hematology of carp infected with koi herpesvirus (SEAFDEC/AQD, 2004)

5. Determination of the virucidal effects of various disinfectants on koi herpesvirus (SEAFDEC/AQD, 2004)