Fish Health Inspectorate

Fish Health Inspectorate Welcome to the Fish Health Inspectorate page. Contact us:

fhi@cefas.co.uk

01305 206700

We inspect fish and shellfish farms and investigate serious outbreaks of disease in both farms and the wild in England and Wales. Who we are:
We are based at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) laboratory in Weymouth, Dorset and we report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Our responsibilities:
We are responsible for preventing the introduction & spread of serious diseases in fish, shellfish and crustacea by:

-managing programmes that monitor the health of fish, shellfish and crustacea
-taking steps to treat and reduce the spread of diseases
-assessing the outbreak, spread and impact of diseases
-investigating unexplained deaths in fish and shellfish
-advising on ways to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases

Disease status of fish, shellfish and crustacea in England and Wales:
Great Britain has a high health status with regard to fish, mollusc and crustacean diseases. The listed diseases are detailed in Part II, Annex IV of Directive 2006/88/EC and Schedule 1 of The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009. Contact
Email: fhi@cefas.co.uk

Telephone: 01305 206700

Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4:30 pm

Fish Health Inspectorate
Barrack Road
The Nothe
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 8UB

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Parkfield Farm Pond, Meols, Wirral, MerseysideThe Fish Health Inspectorate (F...
02/10/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Parkfield Farm Pond, Meols, Wirral, Merseyside

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.
Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks
Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: CWA Fisheries Long Lake, Caversham, Berkshire The Fish Health Inspectorate (F...
28/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: CWA Fisheries Long Lake, Caversham, Berkshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases?fbclid=IwAR35Avl5L9qVveRlutttN5hkCjyycHNOD87eP8R_gJ9iPu7gBbZyiROEjJY -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Walkers Dam, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, West YorkshireThe Fish Health Inspectora...
22/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Walkers Dam, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases?fbclid=IwAR35Avl5L9qVveRlutttN5hkCjyycHNOD87eP8R_gJ9iPu7gBbZyiROEjJY -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Botcheston Lake, Merrylees Road, Botcheston, LeicestershireThe Fish Health In...
15/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Botcheston Lake, Merrylees Road, Botcheston, Leicestershire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Wellfield Pools, Meaton Lane, Bewdley, WorcestershireThe Fish Health Inspecto...
15/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Wellfield Pools, Meaton Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Hampstead Heath Ponds, Highgate Road, London, Greater LondonThe Fish Health I...
08/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Hampstead Heath Ponds, Highgate Road, London, Greater London

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Green Lane Pits, Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, EssexThe Fish Health Inspectorate...
08/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Green Lane Pits, Green Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Kingstone Hall Fishery, Church Lane, Uttoxeter, StaffordshireThe Fish Health ...
08/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Kingstone Hall Fishery, Church Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Bignor Park, Pulborough, West SussexThe Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cef...
08/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Bignor Park, Pulborough, West Sussex

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Spring Lea Fishery, Plealey Road, Shrewsbury, ShropshireThe Fish Health Inspe...
06/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Spring Lea Fishery, Plealey Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Moorlands Farm Coarse Fishery, Manor Lane, Hartlebury, WorcestershireThe Fish...
05/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Moorlands Farm Coarse Fishery, Manor Lane, Hartlebury, Worcestershire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTLocation: Muskham Lakes, South Muskham, Newark, NottinghamshireThe Fish Health Inspecto...
05/08/2025

NOTIFIABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERT

Location: Muskham Lakes, South Muskham, Newark, Nottinghamshire

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Cefas have confirmed an outbreak of Koi herpesvirus disease (KHVd) at the above site. Controls have been placed on the affected site to prevent further spread of this disease and the FHI are currently assessing the extent of the outbreak and the options available for the control of the disease.

Details are accessible through .GOV website. Details of all sites under confirmed designations for notifiable disease can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-fish-or-shellfish-diseases -areas-for-notifiable-disease-outbreaks

Should you have any concerns regarding your own stocks of fish and require advice on biosecurity measures please contact the FHI on 01305 206700 or email fhi@cefas.gov.uk

Address

Cefas, The Nothe, Barrack Road
Weymouth
DT48UB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441305206700

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