Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) testing services
KHV – the problem
Koi herpesvirus (KHV) is a deadly and extremely contagious viral disease that is spreading rapidly around the world. The disease typical kills four out every five infected fish resulting in severe economic losses. It is important to minimise the risk of infecting your fish with KHV. Testing prior to new purchases will assist in the biosecurity of your pond. We recommend that fish are tested before moving from pond to pond (or from supplier, stockist or importer) to reduce the risk of infecting established fish stocks.
There is currently no cure for this disease but early detection can enable prevention of further spread of the disease to unaffected stocks.
If you are considering testing your fish we advise you to talk to one of our advisors before placing an order on the website. Our contact details are given below.
Detection
KHV can be difficult to diagnose, visual examination is unreliable as the typical signs are seen in a number of other carp diseases.
Some fish will carry the virus for long periods without exhibiting any external signs of disease.
KHV ELISA test
Our ELISA test offers a major breakthrough in KHV testing:
- The first non-destructive test available
- Valuable fish are not killed
- Suitable for testing both large and small populations of carp
The advantages of the ELISA test give it a much wider market-appeal than previous tests. Populations of Koi and fishery carp can be assessed without having to sacrifice valuable stocks.
We offer the ELISA test alongside our other two tests.
Our range of tests
We supply 3 tests. Each test is suitable for different circumstances. Careful consideration may be required to decide which one is best for your fish.
There are restrictions on which tests are available depending on the size of the fish population to be tested.
ELISA test |
PCR diagnostic test |
PCR screening test |
If you'd like to ask a question or make a comment on your experience of using our service and the website please contact us through one of the methods below.
For more information see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us directly, and we’ll be pleased to advise you. Our contact details are:
Email: info@cefastechnology.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1305 206600 and ask for “KHV Testing Team”.
Complaints
If you're not satisfied with the level of service you receive, please do let us know by contacting us as above. If you are still dissatisfied with our response, then please email complaints@cefastechnology.co.uk.
We undertake:
- To deal with your complaint fairly, confidentially and effectively
- To acknowledge your complaint within 5 days and provide a likely timescale for resolving it
- To keep you updated on progress made.