date:Aug 14, 2012
n accordance with provisions under the Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 movements of shellfish out of the Containment Area in the River Blackwater Estuary, and the River Colne Estuary have been restricted, following the confirmation of oyster herpes virus (OsHV-1 var).
Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of Pacific oysters from the Containment Area and applying the following additional control measures:
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