Nozomi Young Koi Show Cancellation

[Joel b]

Nozomi Young Koi Show Cancellation

It is with deepest regrets that we are announcing the cancellation of the Nozomi Young Koi Show which was scheduled to be held on June 14th 2008 at Pan Intercorp in Kenmore Washington.

We have just received word from one of our major suppliers in Japan, that Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) has been confirmed in one of their mud ponds.

Pan Intercorp is an industry leader in quarantine, testing and health management protocols, and we take the threat of KHV very seriously.

In view of our close relationship with this breeder and the large number of koi that we have from their farm, we feel that it is only prudent that we re-test all our current inventory for KHV before allowing any koi to enter or leave our Kenmore facility.

We anticipate that re-testing our current inventory from this breeder for Koi Herpes Virus antibodies will take between two to four weeks.

We understand and regret the inconvenience that this cancellation will cause to those who have made travel plans to attend the Nozomi Young Koi Show, but until we can complete the re-testing, we feel that this is the proper action to take.

Pan Intercorp

[dick benbow]

Congrats for making the right decision for the hobby, your customers and your business.

[JasPR]

Hang in Bud, JR

[MikeM]

I deeply regret that you have to go through this. You are doing it right. It's an example all should follow.

Wishing it comes out fine.

[Nancy M.]

Joel,
Thank you for letting everyone no what is going on., I am sure you are extremely busy, with everything that is going on, and it is extremely commendable of you to take the time to come out and inform all of us. Please keep us all posted on the testing and Japan situation.

All the best
Nancy

[lypope]

Joel, you are a class act. I'm sorry that you're having to go through this, but you're doing the honorable and right thing. Keep us posted, please.

[carrie1964]

Thank you for handling this in a professional manner. It`s nice to see a resonable approach to this problem without all the high strung drama that goes on with every mention of KHV.

I hope that the re-testing of your inventory is favorable.

Best of luck and thanks again!

[gcuss]

First rate.

Hope it all works out Joel.

Grant

[aquitori]

It's sad to hear about stuff like this, best wishes to all effected.

[erwinsan]

thank you for your honesty and integrity; you have our support.

erwin