The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) aims to reduce common carp numbers in Australian waters. A key aspect of this plan is to use a biological control agent to kill common carp in waters of the Murray-Darling Basin. The potential for Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (CyHV-3) to control common carp numbers is being explored as well as potential negative outcomes arising from the introduction of this exotic virus.

This project supports the development of a discussion paper that critically evaluates previous susceptibility testing performed in the NCCP and explores what constitutes best practice in viral susceptibility testing. This will provide robust scientific data in response to stakeholder concerns as they relate to the susceptibility of non-target species to CyHV-3 in the NCCP.