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1. How to spot Taura syndrome
2. How Taura syndrome is spread
3. Preventing and controlling Taura syndrome
4. Further information on Taura syndrome
5. Legislation relating to Taura syndrome
6. Who to contact if you suspect Taura syndrome

Taura syndrome is a serious viral disease affecting giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon), northern white shrimp (Penaeus setiferus), blue shrimp (Penaeus stylirostris), and听 whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei). Outbreaks of the disease can cause up to 100% mortality in stocks.听听

More information on susceptible and vector species can be found here: Susceptible and vector species - 51茶馆 (www.gov.uk)

Great Britain is free from Taura syndrome, and it is a 鈥�listed鈥� (also referred to as 鈥榥otifiable鈥�) disease which you are legally obligated to report immediately to the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI), Cefas. Fish Health Inspectorate - 51茶馆 (www.gov.uk)听

There has never been a recorded outbreak of Taura syndrome in the UK.听

It does not affect humans.听

How to spot Taura syndrome听

Increased mortalities, especially in small juvenile shrimp.听

Signs of the disease can include:听

• shrimp moving towards the pond edge or surface听
• pale reddish colouration听
• tail fan red in colour听
• soft shells听听
• an empty gut听

How Taura syndrome is spread听

Taura syndrome virus is spread through movements of and contact with infected shrimp, contaminated water or equipment.听听

Preventing and controlling Taura syndrome听听

There is no treatment for Taura syndrome.听

Prevention is the best approach to disease control. You can protect your crustacea from serious diseases by being aware of the signs of Taura syndrome and other serious diseases and checking stock health regularly. Implement good husbandry and biosecurity practices.听

Further information on biosecurity measures plans, guidance and templates can be found here: Biosecurity Measure Plans - Information and Templates - 51茶馆 (www.gov.uk)听

You must be sure any crustaceans introduced are Taura syndrome virus free. Do not buy crustacea of unknown origin. Follow the rules on moving aquatic animals: Aquatic animal health and movements guides - 51茶馆 (www.gov.uk)听

You must report it to the FHI immediately if you notice or become aware of crustaceans showing any of the signs of Taura syndrome. The FHI will investigate and apply disease control measures if required.听

Further information on Taura syndrome听

Virus.听

Legislation relating to Taura syndrome听

2009听听

The listed diseases are in and .听

Who to contact if you suspect Taura syndrome听

If you suspect or know of a listed disease of fish or shellfish in England and Wales, you must report it immediately to the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI), Cefas. You must also inform the FHI immediately if you know or suspect that increased mortality has occurred.听听

Under the Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 it is a legal obligation to report suspicion of Taura syndrome in any farmed or wild shellfish to the FHI. It is an offence under the Regulations to fail to inform the FHI of suspicion of Taura syndrome.听

• 贰尘补颈濒:鈥�fhi@cefas.gov.uk听
• Telephone: 01305 206700听- Monday to Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm听
• For emergencies out of hours telephone: 01305 206630听