About this condition
A notifiable viral disease primarily affecting salmonids in marine environments.
What is IHN?
IHN spreads rapidly and causes severe losses in salmonids.
A notifiable viral disease primarily affecting salmonids in marine environments.
Category
Virus
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?
Yes – EA must be informed
Always follow the latest EA advice on notifiable fish diseases.
Linked species
8 species
Used to surface this guidance directly inside the Clubnest Species Guide.
Notifiable fish disease
If you suspect this condition in wild or stocked fish, contact the Environment Agency incident hotline immediately. Do not move fish, stock new fish, or carry out works that could spread disease.
A notifiable viral disease primarily affecting salmonids in marine environments.
IHN spreads rapidly and causes severe losses in salmonids.
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.
EA Incident Hotline
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