[Aqua-ohio] Fw: APHIS Seeking Comments on Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV) Species for Import Controls

Thu Aug 26 08:16:46 EDT 2021

All,

Please see below information from the NAA regarding USDA APHIS request for comments on imports of SVCV species.

Regards,

Matt

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August 26, 2021
APHIS Seeking Comments on
Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV)
Species for Import Controls
The US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Live Animal Imports & Exports is requesting comment on regulated fish imports susceptible to spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV). Please send Dr. Alicia Marston your comments by Thursday, September 8th.

In May 2021, the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) updated the list of fish species considered susceptible to spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV). See OIE Chapter 10.9. by clicking here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thenaa.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=d3e72cde07&e=7abee8fe9e__;!!KGKeukY!k4c5t2AZiAYQZrih8XobEswEhxA08dfYNOjv_Gg5GLAUuwlhtQCI59Rvd-I_NNkslskpCQ$>.

Currently, APHIS regulates 8 species, and all live imports of these fish species must come from SVCV free populations, in addition to other requirements are listed on the agency website. Please click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thenaa.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=5405fafae9&e=7abee8fe9e__;!!KGKeukY!k4c5t2AZiAYQZrih8XobEswEhxA08dfYNOjv_Gg5GLAUuwlhtQCI59Rvd-I_NNnSD2PPow$>.

The list below displays which species are currently listed by the OIE and which are regulated by APHIS for import into the United States:

              Species                                             APHIS          OIE
   *Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)                    x               x
     Bream (Abramis brama)                                                   x
     Caspian white fish (Rutilus kutum)                                    x
     Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)                       x               x
   *Crucian carp (Carassius carassius)                    x
     Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)                            x
     Golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas)                          x
     Goldfish (Carassius auratus)                             x              x
     Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)              x              x
   *Roach (Rutilus rutilus)                                      x
   *Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)          x
     Tench (Tinca tinca)                                                          x
  *Wels catfish/Sheatfish (Silurus glanis)                 x              x
     Zebrafish (Danio rerio)                                                     x

*Bighead, crucian, and silver carp, roach and wels catfish are listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as Injurious Wildlife and prohibited for entry into the United States for personal or commercial use.  For additional information about Injurious Wildlife, click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://thenaa.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2fd6b049df111d21175a95a39&id=fe759c2d3d&e=7abee8fe9e__;!!KGKeukY!k4c5t2AZiAYQZrih8XobEswEhxA08dfYNOjv_Gg5GLAUuwlhtQCI59Rvd-I_NNmgr2oQBQ$>.

At this time, APHIS is not scheduled to make any changes to the import regulation for SVCV susceptible species, which dictates the live fish species regulated on import into the United States.

Please send your input and thoughts on the following questions to Dr. Alicia Marston and she will then schedule a call to discuss thoughts and ideas in September.

  1.   Should APHIS update their list of susceptible species to reflect the OIE?
     *    If so, please describe why these changes would be beneficial.
     *    If not, please describe why these changes would be detrimental.

  1.   Should APHIS remove the species no longer listed by the OIE as susceptible to SVCV for U.S. import control?

Send your comments by September 8th to:

Dr. Alicia Marston (she/her)
Aquaculture Trade Specialist
Senior Staff Veterinary Medical Officer
Live Animal Imports & Exports

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (VS)
Strategy & Policy – Riverdale, MD
Office: (301) 851-3361
Cell: (240) 427-7879
Alicia.R.Marston at usda.gov<mailto:Alicia.R.Marston at usda.gov>
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