KHV In Japanese High End Distribution Chain To U.S. Hobbyists

June 8, 2008

Nozomi Young
Koi Show Cancellation

It is with deepest regrets that we are announcing the cancellation of the Nozomi Young Koi Show which was scheduled to be held on June
14th 2008 at Pan Intercorp
in Kenmore Washington.

We have just received word from one of our major suppliers in Japan, that Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) has been confirmed in one of their mud ponds.


Pan Intercorp is an industry leader in quarantine, testing and health management protocols, and we take the threat of KHV very seriously.

In view of our close relationship with this breeder and the large number of koi that we have from their farm, we feel that it is only prudent that we re-test all our current inventory for KHV before allowing any koi to enter or leave our Kenmore facility.

We anticipate that re-testing our current inventory from this breeder for Koi Herpes Virus antibodies will take between two to four weeks.

We understand and regret the inconvenience that this cancellation will cause to those who have made travel plans to attend the Nozomi Young Koi Show, but until we can complete the re-testing, we feel that this is the proper action to take.

Pan Intercorp


Points to Note:
-The situations that have occurred in Florida with findings of KHV were not from a domestic source. It is possible the koi found in Florida came from the same source Joel described in his letter.

-Joel notes he already tests his fish and will test them again. Is that necessary? Or is it that Pan Intercorp does random tests and not actually "tests all fish" as some might be led to believe?

-KHV positive koi are in the imported koi distribution system in the U.S. and now a potential source has been identified. How many other khv positive koi may have been distributed throughout the U.S.? If this was a health threat to people wouldn't all the points of distribution from this supplier and their customers be identified to curb the spread?

-How many further points of distribution of carriers of this disease from these incidents occur through club fish auctions, fish rescue redistributions, etc? Is real accountability even desired?

-If Joel at Pan Intercorp is or is not following all the protocols of the proposed AKCA Best Health Practices program it should have some significance as a case study in how the program can best serve the community.

"News From Sakai Fish Farm
07 Jun 08

This News from Saki Fish Fram
Thai Nippon fish farm report to our custmer.
One of the sakai green house got KHV.
Hiroshima Fish Department already came and cheack. Today Sakai Fish Farm announce to public.
Department know this so far it might come from mad pond.They can control this by separate green house. The other green house and mad pond no problem."

http://www.tnff.co.th/news/view.php?id=59

From James Reilly, ZNA Koi Show Fish Judge: "But I gurantee(sp) you, some will be calling for the head of Sakai and anyone associated with his fish all the way down the distribution chain. Some love to kick a guy when he's down. You can see the posts building already around a sense of false righteousness. More trouble to come from those same small folks- watch------"

Larry Iles, Davenport Oklahoma: "Not to worry. The International Porta Potty Cesspool Association has taken the bull by the horns and formed it's own crack team of investigators. HAH will no doubt stay right on top of any and all breaking developments to guarantee that all the information is absolutely factual. Problem solved."