Epidemiological modelling has been undertaken to evaluate the impact of CyHV-3 as part of an assessment of the feasibility of this virus as a potential biocontrol for carp in Australia. The present project provides information to support key components of the mechanisms of virus transmission which...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
This research sought to build on the experimental evidence regarding non-target species susceptibility to CyHV-3. Three species which had been previously tested, but for which additional evidence would be needed to confirm non-susceptibility included Rainbow Trout, Silver Perch and Murray Cod.
To assess the risk that rapid resistance to CyHV-3 might develop, we undertook an extension to the integrated modelling with the objectives of defining what exactly is “resistance” in the context of viral biocontrol, and to elucidate the mechanisms (pathways) by which it might develop....
National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) to develop and report on a conceptual case study and cost
estimate for the carp virus deployment and management across the Southern Murray-Darling Basin
catchment.
The case study was undertaken in three parts, being:
I. An initial investigation designed to develop a...