Fish health issue Parasite 🟠 High risk

Amyloodinium (Velvet Disease) fish health guidance for clubs & fisheries

A deadly parasite causing rapid respiratory failure in marine fish.

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Category

Parasite

Helps you quickly understand whether this is a parasite, viral issue, water quality problem or wider management topic.

Severity

🟠 High risk

Use alongside EA guidance and your own fishery rules to decide next steps.

Notifiable?

No – but still monitor closely

Always follow the latest EA advice on notifiable fish diseases.

Linked species

No specific species linked

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About this condition

A deadly parasite causing rapid respiratory failure in marine fish.

What is Velvet Disease?

Extremely fast acting and often fatal.

Report Fish Disease or Pollution

If you suspect this condition, see unusual fish behaviour, or witness a pollution incident at your waters, you must contact the Environment Agency immediately. Quick reporting protects your fishery and prevents further fish mortalities.

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