About this condition
A notifiable viral disease affecting carp and related species.
What is SVC?
SVC is a serious viral disease that must be reported immediately.
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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.
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.
EA Incident Hotline
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