Aquaculture

Reportable Disease List

Koi Kerpesvirus (KHV)

• A highly contagious disease that can cause widespread sickness and death in common carp, including koi.

Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV)

• Poses a significant threat to tilapia worldwide. Outbreaks have been reported in many countries and, in 2019, the disease was briefly introduced to the United States, and then eradicated. In December 2019, USDA issued an order mandating import permits, including a negative test for TiLV, for tilapia species. Only tilapia species are known to be susceptible. Clinical signs may include ocular abnormalities, skin lesions, and fish may be slow-moving and off-feed. TiLV does not affect humans.

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

• A viral disease that can infect a wide variety of fish species and cause many fish deaths.

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (USDA Information)

Indiana Aquaculture Association

Indiana DNR: Commercial Fish Suppliers

North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

Purdue Extension: Aquaculture & Aquatics