Seen something unusual? MAKE A REPORT
Last week KVH received a positive Psa-V test result from an orchard in the North-West Auckland region. This is only the second positive test result in the region and the first in 12 months. North-West Auckland is classified as an Exclusion region with a Controlled Area Notice in place. The new positive test result was from an orchard located within the Controlled Area.
KVH has updated the North-West Auckland Controlled Area Protocol to include a number of requirements to minimise the risk of Psa-V spreading to other orchards in the region.
All growers in the North-West Auckland Controlled Area are required to:
Growers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact KVH on 0800 665 825.
KVH investigates reports of unusual symptoms to identify and manage any biosecurity risks.
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