Virus attack on ornamental fish reported in India for first time

Virus attack on ornamental fish reported in India for first time

By B. Kolappan

Source: thehindu

6/9/2022

A team of Ranipet college found the prevalence of the virus in Kolathur

A virus which affects the ornamental fish, Koi Carp, and causes severe mortality and economic loss, has been reported for the first time in India.

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) or Cyprinid Herpesvirus-3 (CyHV-3) was first reported in Israel and Germany in 1998. Cyprinus carpio koi, commonly known as “koi or koi carp”, is an ornamental fish traded worldwide because of its striking colours, shape and scale pattern.