Common Carp Relatives Blunt Koi Herpesvirus Infections, Offering Clues to Outbreak Control

Common carp relatives blunt koi herpesvirus infections, offering clues to outbreak control

Common carp are among the world's most widely farmed freshwater fish, providing food and livelihoods for millions of people. But across fish farms and freshwater ecosystems, they face a formidable threat: a highly contagious virus capable of causing devastating outbreaks and wiping out entire populations in a matter of days.

Researchers Identify Related Viruses to Mitigate Koi Herpesvirus in Carp Populations

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Michigan State University have identified several closely related viruses that may offer a pathway to mitigating the impact of koi herpesvirus (CyHV-3) on carp populations. The study examines the potential for these related pathogens to influence the progression of the virus, which currently serves as a primary

New study brings hope against deadly virus threatening carp populations

Koi herpesvirus, also known as cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3), is one of the most destructive viral pathogens in freshwater aquaculture. It can move rapidly through populations of common carp, causing severe disease and mortality within days. A new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Michigan State University suggests that several closely related fish species may be far less important in sustaining outbreaks than prev…