The presence of Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) has been confirmed in a trout farm in Yorkshire and another in Hampshire.
Defra has issued an Order under the Diseases of Fish Act 1937, prohibiting all movements of fish to and from the infected Fish Farms.
The disease was found in a trout sample taken as a result of an investigation into an outbreak at another farm. Whilst the disease is considered serious and notifiable under EU law, it is not widespread in Great Britain and occurs only sporadically.
BKD has no implications for human health.
