AKCA – PROJECT KHV – UPDATE (04/05/07)
WHAT IS KHV
(Koi Herpes Virus)KHV is currently classified as a herpes type virus. KHV was diagnosed in koi & common carp in 1998. It quickly spread around the world. Other fish seem to be unaffected by KHV. KHV is believed to remain in infected fish for life, thus exposed/recovered fish should be considered very dangerous & potential carriers of KHV. Fish seem most susceptible at water temperatures of 72° - 81° F and causes 80%-100% mortality. It is thought KHV is transmitted by contact with affected fish/pond water. It is unknown what other methods of transmission may be involved.
It is impossible to diagnose KHV on appearance. Death occurs very rapidly, starting within 24-48 hours after the first symptoms. KHV infection may produce severe gill damage, secondary bacterial, & parasitic infections. Infected fish often float near the surface, swim lethargically, & show respiratory distress & uncoordinated swimming. Shipping live or very fresh dead fish on ice to a lab that can test for KHV is the only way to get a definitive diagnosis. Little is known about KHV & much research needs to be done before new technology can be developed to help us protect our koi from KHV.
AKCA – PROJECT KHV - ORGANIZATION
Steering Committee -
"Oversight"
Proposal Review
Panel - "Research"
Fund Raising Committee
AKCA to cover all
operating costs so 100% of donations to be used for KHV research
Seven Regional Directors
Soliciting donations for targeted KHV research
Fund Raising Plans
KHV Research will require Significant Funding/Contributions
Donor Recognition
Thank you Letters
Special Certificate for Clubs or Businesses
Special Donor Pins for Individuals
AKCA is Donating all Proceeds from annual Seminar Raffles and Auctions to the Project
On Line Auctions
Special Donor Recognition Pins
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AKCA – PROJECT KHV WEBSITE
http://www.akcaprojectkhv.org/
Or from http://www.akca.org click on link for AKCA-PROJECT KHV to view latest Project Goals, Updates, Contacts, KHV Article Library, How to make a donation, donor listing, suggested fund-raising ideas, AKCA PROJECT KHV flyer, On-Line Auction, and more.
We Need Your Help
Be careful when buying or moving koi
Use quarantine minimum of 4 weeks at 72°-75°F
If you have majority koi die off and no other fish affected and suspect KHV try to get definitive diagnosis & report source of infected koi if known
Consider any koi/carp that has been infected with KHV or been in contact with any koi/carp that has been infected with KHV to be very dangerous and a likely carrier capable to transferring KHV to healthy koi
In order to adequately fund targeted KHV research we need your personal, club, and professional contributions
Next Steps
Send a donation to AKCA – PROJECT KHV Today
Bid at the On-Line Auctions on the website
Post AKCA – PROJECT KHV updates in your club newsletters
Thank You for your much needed assistance
Please fill out and mail the form with your contribution.
AKCA PROJECT KHV DONATION FORM
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Checks for Tax
Deducible donations should be made out to:
AKCA PROJECT
KHV
Mail to:
Attn: Doug Dahl
AKCA PROJECT KHV
P.O. Box 4045
Oakhurst, CA 93644