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Restrictions follow outbreak of oyster herpes
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KENT NEWS: The catching of oysters off the Kent coast has been restricted following an outbreak of herpesvirus.

Fish health inspectors from the Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) inspected a shellfish farm in Whitstable last week following reports of high levels of mortality in Pacific rock oysters.

Samples taken from the site were confirmed as positive for herpesvirus, and a containment area has now been declared in the Swale, Thames and north Kent coast.

There are no implications for human health.

Any suspicion of the presence of herpesvirus should be reported to the Fish Health Inspectorate by calling 01035 206700.

KENT NEWS: The catching of oysters off the Kent coast has been restricted following an outbreak of herpesvirus.

Fish health inspectors from the Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) inspected a shellfish farm in Whitstable last week following reports of high levels of mortality in Pacific rock oysters.

Samples taken from the site were confirmed as positive for herpesvirus, and a containment area has now been declared in the Swale, Thames and north Kent coast.

There are no implications for human health.

Any suspicion of the presence of herpesvirus should be reported to the Fish Health Inspectorate by calling 01035 206700.
POSTED: 21/07/2010 14:20:45

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