Koi herpesvirus disease,
South Africa
Information received on 13/11/2020 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa
Summary
Report type Immediate notification
Date of start of the event 09/11/2020
Date of confirmation of the event 09/11/2020
Report date 13/11/2020
Date submitted to OIE 13/11/2020
Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence 30/11/2019
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent Koi herpesvirus
Nature of diagnosis Clinical, Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
New outbreaks (1)
Outbreak 1 (KHV_GAU_2020_01) KHV_GAU_2020_01, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Date of start of the outbreak 09/11/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Pond
Water type Fresh water
Population type Farmed
Production system Closed
Affected animals
Species Morbidity Mortality Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Koi (Cyprinus carpio) 100 % 71 % 42 42 30 12 0
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 1
Total animals affected
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Koi (Cyprinus carpio) 42 42 30 12 0
Outbreak statistics
Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Koi (Cyprinus carpio) 100.00% 71.43% 71.43% 100.00%
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
  • Introduction of new live animals
Control measures
Measures applied
  • Quarantine
  • Stamping out
  • Disinfection
  • Vaccination prohibited
  • No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
  • No other measures
Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
Map of outbreak locations