Prevention, Control and Eradication of Koi Herpesvirus
Project KHV is now soliciting and accepting applications for funding of projects.
See Proposal Guidelines
See Proposals Received as of January 2007
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Emphasis On Education
From September/October 2006 issue of KOIUSA  See Update

Phase 1:  Development and Delivery of Koi Industry Education Programs
For more information go to Phase 1 Request for Proposals

KOI HEALTH PROJECTS OVERVIEW
The Associated Koi Clubs of America (AKCA) has a history of funding projects to promote koi health.  Projects are currently being funded and additional projects are being sought. The AKCA’s Koi Health Advisor (KHA) program has been ongoing since 2001 and five annual classes of KHAs have graduated thus far. AKCA has committed funds in excess of $200,000 to Koi health initiatives that include specific KHV projects. But much more needs to be done to help protect our living jewels.              

AKCA has matched the first $50,000 in donations to Project KHV
This match was dollar for dollar. The Project KHV has received over $100,000 in donations to date and with AKCA’s matching funds, we have  $152,224 ready to be contributed to KHV research and education. See Donor page.

100% of donations will be used for KHV projects
AKCA has agreed to pay all administrative expenses incurred by this project.  So every dollar donated to this project will be a dollar contributed to KHV research and/or education. 

All Project KHV Committee members are volunteers.  All grants will include a letter stating that none of the money may be used for administration costs by the institution, individual or group receiving the grant.     

AKCA - PROJECT KHV OBJECTIVES
The Project seeks donations to support targeted KHV research and education projects to develop new technologies and education projects directly related to short-term control and prevention and longer-term eradication of KHV. Potential areas of research that may receive grants include: Developing and/or testing of KHV vaccines; other potential preventatives; more accurate, available and economical tests for KHV; and recommendations to appropriately deal with KHV exposed and/or “recovered” koi.  Potential education projects include: dealer and hobbyist information and training on KHV identification, prevention and control of KHV; and a Best Practices Certification program for dealers to intercept and destroy KHV infected fish prior to distribution.

AKCA - Project KHV: Funded Research Projects

April, 2006 – Hartman, et al. group selected to prepare and deliver KHV educational materials and seminars in various regions of the U.S.  The group intends to inform and better prepare dealers and hobbyists to deal with the challenges of KHV control and prevention.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Please make a donation! There are many worthwhile causes that deserve our financial support. However it is solely up to us as individual koi lovers, organizations, and professionals to protect the special beauty and serenity that koi provide. AKCA is paying all expenses involved with this project so every dollar donated will be a dollar donated to a worthwhile KHV project. To learn more about making a donation for KHV research CLICK HERE!