About this condition
A serious notifiable viral disease affecting marine and freshwater fish.
What is VHS?
VHS causes internal bleeding and mass mortalities in marine and freshwater species.
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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
0800 80 70 60
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