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bradley, yes maybe it is a rumour, though ive heard the virus has been found in some peoples koi and i believe it. i dont believe the virus has entered any farms here and its best to try keep it that way.
i have been warned that it is in the country and to exercise care when sourcing new broodstock for the farm. i guess it is not well known as it is not widespread but likley already has been isolated.
i was told that the virus had likely come in with illegally imported fish and i guess this would be the most obvious pathway as it is likely that some importation has occured since the outbreaks overseas.
i cant say im an expert on the virus itself but to say that no koi have been imported since the 1970s ban would be an untruth. laws only try and prevent things happening but it dosent always work.
i feel its just better to be on the side of caution.
do you know if the virus can be passed on via milt alone?
until i know more info it may be a way of getting some better genetic into the farm without risking the virus and without costing a packet for the fish to be tested for it.
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