THE Australian government has announced plans to release a carp-specific herpesvirus, Cyprinid herpesvirus-3 (CyHV-3), as part of an ambitious effort to control the population of European carp in waterways.
Carp, introduced in the 1800s, have become one of the most invasive species in Australia, wreaking havoc on aquatic ecosystems.
The decision to deploy this virus, often referred to as the “ca...
