Koi Club of the Air Show

Pan Intercorp Reveals KHV In Their Distribution Chain from Japan to U.S.

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:09:14 -0700

Nozomi Young
Koi Show Cancellation

It is with deepest regrets that we are announcing the cancellation of the Nozomi Young Koi Show which was scheduled to be held on June
14th 2008 at Pan Intercorp
in Kenmore Washington.

We have just received word from one of our major suppliers in Japan, that Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) has been confirmed in one of their mud ponds.

Pan Intercorp is an industry leader in quarantine, testing and health management protocols, and we take the threat of KHV very seriously.

In view of our close relationship with this breeder and the large number of koi that we have from their farm, we feel that it is only prudent that we re-test all our current inventory for KHV before allowing any koi to enter or leave our Kenmore facility.

We anticipate that re-testing our current inventory from this breeder for Koi Herpes Virus antibodies will take between two to four weeks.

We understand and regret the inconvenience that this cancellation will cause to those who have made travel plans to attend the Nozomi Young Koi Show, but until we can complete the re-testing, we feel that this is the proper action to take.

Pan Intercorp

Points to Note:
-The situations that have occurred in Florida with findings of KHV were not from a domestic source. It is possible the koi found in Florida came from the same source Joel described in his letter.

-Joel notes he already tests his fish and will test them again. Is that necessary? Or is it that Pan Intercorp does random tests and not actually "tests all fish" as some might be led to believe?

-KHV positive koi are in the imported koi distribution system in the U.S. and now a potential source has been identified. How many other khv positive koi may have been distributed throughout the U.S.? If this was a health threat to people wouldn't all the points of distribution from this supplier and their customers be identified to curb the spread?

-How many further points of distribution of carriers of this disease from these incidents occur through club fish auctions, fish rescue redistributions, etc? Is real accountability even desired?

-If Joel at Pan Intercorp is or is not following all the protocols of the proposed AKCA Best Health Practices program it should have some significance as a case study in how the program can best serve the community.

Furthermore a similar point regarding transparency was made at koiphen.com a few minutes ago with:

If people wish to place their faith in the Shinkokai, etc., they are welcome to do that. I think for all the reasons stated, it is probably a reasonably safe thing to do. However, the purpose of not disclosing the breeder is to protect the industry, not the public and that should tell you something. They tell you "We promise to be vigilant and handle these things but you must accept that we will never tell you who was infected." It may be a viable way of handling this, but most people are not going to be trusting without a reasonable amount of disclosure. However, to suggest that because they are Japanese they are worthy of more trust is just silly. That sentiment is an irrational romanticizing of the Japanese culture. No culture is exempt from dishonesty and self interest, that I am aware of.

New KHV Cases Discussed in AKCA & Industry Forum

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:18:08 -0700

Forum discussion with AKCA Project KHV Director Spike Cover, Kari Peters of Kari Peters & Sons Koi & Pond Supply, Robert Myers of Shizuka Ponds & Koi, and Dave Jones, excutive director of the International Professional Pond Contractors Association. Topic discussion was the proposed Best Health Practices voluntary program being developed based upon recommendations from the AKCA scientific committee and how such a program might have prevented the instances confirmed in May of dealer/s spreading KHV into the hobbyist community.

Springbrook Koi Farm Owner Discusses Brood stock Theft

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:16:55 -0700

May 6 Audio Show from the Springbrook Koi Farm brood stock theft in Oregon. Is there really a black market for stolen high end koi in the United States? Plus, new on the 2008 AKCA Seminar in Jacksonville, Florida.

Kodama Koi Farm President Interview

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:16:02 -0700

Interview with Taro Kodama, president of Kodama Koi Farm of Hawaii about their koi auction business and the upcoming 50,000 Koi Auctioned celebration April-May 15. Over $10,000 in Sweepstake prizes to be awarded.

Spike Cover, Director, AKCA Project KHV. Cover describes the "Koi Dealer Best Health Practices Certification Program"

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:07:37 -0700

January 17 Show with Spike Cover, Director, AKCA Project KHV. Cover describes in his own words the who, what, when, where, and how's of the proposed new program called, "Koi Dealer Best Health Practices Certification Program" "pdf file describing program" Cover expects the program to be in beta testing in the Summer or Fall of 2008. Beta-testing dealer volunteers are to contact Spike Cover for more information.

What is Aquatic Research Environmental Associates?

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:06:38 -0700

December 15 Audio Show includes an interview with Jason Mulvihill and Deborah O'Haver of AREA the Aquatic Research Environmental Associates about their design work and discount buyer opportunities for hobbyists and large scale commercial aquaculture operators alike. Jason's grandfather Paul was head of Naval Intelligence in Japan prior to 1968 when he founded the company in the Redlands. It was Japan where he developed his love for the hobby that led to their fish and shrimp production and research operations in the U.S. More interesting information to come from Mulvihill and his interesting international operations in future editions of the Koi Club of the Air.

Rainbow River Koi Club Introductions

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 9 Dec 2007 18:10:33 -0700

December 8 Audio Show includes conversation with Sonja Kohkola, president of the Rainbow River Koi Club of Dunnellon, Florida, a brand new AKCA member club (club's first newsletter pdf download).Plus, new science documenting the "burst-coast" swimming pattern in koi and considerations one should have when choosing proper air pumps for the koi pond and water garden. This study was released through the Journal of Experimental Biology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing in June 2007. Lots more to come on such studies in upcoming Koi Club of the Air & Koi News Network programming.

North Florida Koi Club 2007 Show Review & More!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:54:13 -0700

November 21st Audio Show After another successful North Florida Koi Show their Club and Show President and Cohost of the Koi Club of the Air chats with Hawley about the event and nuances that effect participants including, how to find a bargain or your best buy on koi from a participating vendor. This isn't like buying retail where you can only purchase a koi for what is on the price tag. There is an opportunity at a koi show to haggle over price. Plus, different times during the show offer different opportunities. The best show quality fish may only be available at the beginning of the show, but there may be little or no chance for getting to negotiate the price, while on the final day of show often the dealers are motivated to sell. There is also a discussion between Todorsky and Hawley on the James Reilly's recent KOI USA article on Winter Koi. Plus, is there a cookie cutter method to koi keeping where you can for instance get a Koi Keeping for Dummies book that lays out the one lone path that one must take? What is a koi philosophy and do you have one? These are some of the topics discussed in this edition of the Koi Club of the Air.

WAVMA's Dr. Peter Merrill & Add-A-Sphere's Susie Faircloth interviews

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:49:09 -0700

October 31st Audio We were joined by Dr. Peter L. Merrill, DVM, president of the World Aquatic Veterinarian Medical Association, and a senior staff veterinarian with APHIS. He shared with us the history of WAVMA.org, their operation and direction. Associate members in the future might be the Associated Koi Clubs of America. How do we distinguish between animal rights and animal welfare and the relationship to our pet fish. Those are a few of the issues discussed with Dr. Merrill. Plus, Susie Faircloth, manufacturer and distributor for Add-A-Sphere at www.addasphere.com joined us with a description of their very interesting product and the history of her new company.

Koi Nation's Michael Cox Interview

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:38:33 -0700

October 10th Audio Show with KOI NATIONS Publisher & Editor Michael Cox who shares with the audience the beginnings of this U.S. based publication that covers the koi-keeping hobby internationally. Cox explains the careful approach that he has taken in producing what has certainly been one of the most talked about publications in the hobby. KOI NATIONS made its splash in June 07 in a big as a full-color glossy that is distributed in nearly 200 locations worldwide. Todorsky and Hawley also discuss articles recently published in Water Garden News and cross-contamination concerns that took place at KOI AMERICA 2007. Were they a big deal or an example of how we have become supersensitive in the hobby?

Koi Club Shows, Auctions, and Fish Rescues!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:01:38 -0700

September 13 Audio Show: Todo Todorsky and John Hawley discuss upcoming koi and goldfish shows, show dynamics such as the difference between a one and two day show; how to put on a koi auction and why such as to redistribute rescue operation collected koi carp and goldfish. Some of the upcoming shows discussed include: the Sept 28-30 Mid-Atlantic Koi Show, September 14–16 Atlanta Koi Club Koi & Goldfish Show, October 6-7 Las Vegas Koi Club 2nd Annual Koi Show, October 13-14 Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society Koi & Goldfish Show, and of course the November 10-11 North Florida Koi Club Koi & Goldfish Show.

Motley Koi & New Vid From Koi News Network

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:37:06 -0700

Keeping koi is popular even with Heavy Metal musicians like Motley Crew according to news from MTV

MOTLEY CRUE MEMBERS ON THE MOVE...TO NEW HOMES.

August 29, 2007

It looks like some Motley Crue members have new pads. According to BergProperties.com, guitarist Mick Mars dropped nearly 1.5-million dollars on a 36-hundred square foot home in Malibu, California. Public listing information shows that the house features three and a half bathrooms, a formal living room with vaulted ceilings and a flat grassy yard with ocean, city and mountain views.

Not to be outdone, The Real Estalker is reporting that drummer Tommy Lee just bought a six-bedroom, nine-thousand square foot home in Calabasas, California for 6.75-million dollars. Listing information states the home boasts a three-thousand square foot underground garage for 12 cars, a three-story atrium with koi pond and spa, indoor gardens including one with a retractable roof, a full gym, a professional movie theater, two kitchens and a piano shaped pebble-tech pool with a "party spa for 10." You can check out some pictures of Tommy's new digs at RealEStalker.BlogSpot.com.
http://www.mtv.ca/news/article.jhtml?id=2917

Plus, we have a new video clip on YouTube.com and our site called "Koi Keeping Ambiance" http://youtube.com/watch?v=KshKifKXg00
Enjoy!

Quality Koi Company Story in Fortune Small Business

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:15:57 -0700

Breeding a $5,000 fish
How I turned my hobby of raising koi into a successful business
FORTUNE Small Business Magazine
By Joseph Zuritsky, Owner, Quality Koi Co.
August 27 2007: 8:23 AM EDT

Penns Grove, N.J. (FSB Magazine) -- I am the CEO of Parkway Corp., a Philadelphia company that operates 100 parking facilities in the U.S. My second business, breeding koi, started as a hobby. I bought about 40, to study what makes these beautiful fish so valuable. What is the best body shape? Is that brilliant red pattern going to disappear in six months, leaving the customer with an inferior fish? Many dealers base a koi's price on what it looks like today. We grade them according to what they'll look like over the years.

I launched this operation in southern New Jersey in 2002. Most U.S. koi breeders sell to the mass market; I saw an opportunity to breed better-quality fish for serious hobbyists. Most U.S. dealers fly to Japan and buy everything but tategoi, the highest-quality koi. They are too expensive. A five-inch fish, which will live about 50 years, costs more than $1,400 wholesale.

At Quality Koi (qualitykoi.com) we sell that same fish for less than $1,000. We breed 40 types of koi and sell 20,000 to 30,000 fish a year, 90% of which we sell wholesale to dealers. Their customers are hobbyists, who pay $15 to $5,000 a fish. Some have won prizes in fish shows against Japanese competitors. I've invested more in the farm than I ever thought I would. We expect to turn an operating profit at the end of this year, with revenues exceeding $500,000.

We've had many surprises. Four years ago thousands of fish disappeared in one day. We tested the water and found nothing wrong. A Japanese consultant visited and told us, "You have to walk the ponds." With each step, you release methane trapped beneath the clay bottom. Unless you release the gas regularly, it can erupt with such force that it disintegrates the fish. After five years we're still learning how to run the farm. - As told to Caroline Tiger
http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/23/smbusiness/breeding_koi.fsb/?postversion=200

VHS Regulations & Pickerelweed Transplants from the wild video

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:13:29 -0700

August 22 Audio Show includes an interview with Mike Robinson, president of Keystone Hatcheries on how aquaculture businesses are fairing under USDA APHIS regulation of Great Lake States in the vhs quarantine zone. Plus, Todo and John demonstrate (with video) proper treatment of pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) collected from the wild prior to placement in the water garden. A story in the 2nd edition of KOI NATIONS gives rise to a discussion of barrel filter construction and useful filter media types.

Koi News Network Coverage of Koi in the News!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:12:21 -0700

August 8 Audio Show including discussions between hosts Todo Todorsky & John Hawley on a list of subjects that included: Dr. Tim Miller Morgan's paper advising koi, goldfish, and water gardeners how to assess web-based information, a study in the Netherlands on sexuality of koi at hatching, the oxygen needs of koi, and several news stories involving the recent death of a 2yr old child in a Kentucky koi pond, the sentencing of a fish-farmer for shooting more than 200 herons, ospreys, and a bald eagle, and the recent findings of large numbers of huge koi in the Central Park Lake.

Swim/Ponds by Mick Hilleary Discussion, Natural Koi Foods Comparative Benefits, and Koi Growth

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:54:04 -0700

July 13 Audio Show Mick Hilleary, owner of TotalHabitat.com took questions and explained the mechanics and philosophy behind his pool and watergarden combinations of typically 40,000 gallons wherein he recommends owners swim with their koi and other fish. Sound unusual? Not so. Regulations are popping up around the country to regulate water gardens and koi ponds like swimming pools. Yet, this is not Hilleary's concern as a producer of systems that he believes people will enjoy and without threat to human health. A recent study that demonstrated high protein processed koi food produces more deformities than chicken manure and cow dung from the Journal of Applied Ichthyology, Volume 23, Number 1, February 2007 , pp. 87-92 was discussed. The abstract is listed amongst the archives in the Koi News Network. Plus, a discussion of a recent MAKC magazine article detailing considerations in koi growth were discussed.

Richard Thomas, Northern Midwest ZNA Talking about their First Indiana Koi Show and Review of KOI NATIONS First Issue!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:57:08 -0700

June 28 Audio Show interview with Richard Thomas, president & chair of Northern Midwest ZNA Show June 30-July 1. Plus, there were discussions of koi news, a review of articles in the brand new KOI NATIONS magazine and more!

Pond Work Shops, Amateur Breeders Group, IPPCA, Naturalenviro.com & Singh Koi Partnership Talk & More!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 2 Jun 2007 01:42:29 -0700

May 31 Show will include a variety of topics discussed by hosts Todorsky and Hawley including some of the fruits and fallacies presented at a recent Pond Management Workshop in Jacksonville, Florida. Plus, discussion of the proposed amateur breeders group that some hope AKCA will sanction. Was it a good idea or bad? Did you know the AKCA liability insurance coverage is set to expire on July 1? They need club help in finding another carrier so that club events will be protected. There will be an interview with Dave Jones, executive director of the International Professional Pond Contractors Association talking about their upcoming events. And Casey Coke explaining about the new marketing partnership between his company Natural Environmental Systems and Singh Koi to premier at the Dallas Koi Kichi Koi Show June 2-3.

Koi Show discussion of Pond Tour Organization, Koi Ponds & Bogs, Koi Toys, & More!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:17:40 -0700

May 13 Show "Mothers Day with Koi" your hosts Todorsky and Hawley talk about bogs associated with koi ponds, pond tour organization "How to produce a pond tour", problems with few recent news stories (including floating koi for temperature equalization and mixing pond water into bags, and misleading pictures of proper koi ponds), koi toys and structures, and more.

Drs. Pam Govett, DMV and Greg Lewbart discuss koi surgeries

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:33:08 -0700

April 27 Show with Dr. Pam Govett and Dr. Greg Lewbart discussing specific surgical techniques conducted on koi. They also provide expert advice and opinions on a variety of koi husbandry issues. Plus, much more on this edition of the show with hosts Todo Todorsky and John Hawley including a review of a recent Spring primer written by AKCA Judge Ray Jordan.

Dr. Greg Lewbart, professor of Aquatic Animal Sciences North Carolina State University chat & more!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:12:52 -0700

April 14 Show with Dr. Greg Lewbart, professor of Aquatic Animal Sciences North Carolina State University discussing his experience as part of their veterinary medical research team studying koi pain management, drug treatments, blood values, and involvement in development of surgical techniques, material, and equipment. Plus, there were discussions of hand-feeding koi techniques, spawning, and much more.

Dick & Betty Roemer talk MAKC & Koi Show Programming with Todo Todorsky & John Hawley on the Koi Club of the Air

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:04:32 -0700

The March 24 Show includes Dick & Betty Roemer discussing the computer program Dick produces for judging koi shows. Plus, Betty shares some of the history of her involvement as one of the founders of the Mid Atlantic Koi Club. Plus, there are discussions about the critical needs and concerns of koi keeping in spring and much more!

Anderson BioSystems Product Rep Bill Brannon talks Aqua-One and Koibiotic

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 23:49:00 -0700

March 10 Show included an Bill Brannon, product representative for Anderson BioSystems manufacturer of Aqua-One and Koibiotic. Plus, Todorsky and Hawley discussed numerous other koi related news such as an update on Mr. Ly's victory in Maine, Australian consideration of releasing KHV into their environment to kill carp and the recent Koi World magazine coverage of Todorsky's planned Koi Recipe Book.

Australian Officials Study Plan to Release KHV to Control Carp

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 22:57:23 -0700

Researchers at CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong are researching Koi Herpes Virus as a favorable biological control to release in their environment to destroy carp. Of course this is a disease that causes mass mortality in koi and with efforts being spent by organizations such as AKCA's Project KHV releasing more of this disease into the environment could be seen as counter productive.
After contacting Project leader Dr Mark Crane to determine if they were continuing to study this issue after initial release of the news of this study last year Crane wrote, "The short answer is - Yes, we are undertaking some research to assist with determining the feasibility of using KHV as a biological control agent for carp in Australia. FYI, I have attached the media release that went out previously."
There are those that disagree with any such proposal, but believe such actions are to be expected. "I have often wondered if a government agency would do that," Mike Robinson, owner of Keystone Hatcheries wrote. "However, I thought it would be the US, not Australia! I perfectly understand why they would want to try to do it because in addition to being a Koi farmer, I am also a biologist that deals with restoration of the native aquatic environment. However, I really believe that the plan is foolhardy, because some Koi will most certainly survive and develop resistance to the disease. And what about Asia & Europe? If Australia engineers the disease to be particularly deadly and it somehow (it would eventually) got to where the carp is native, it would be devastating to the region."

Maine Makes Exception & Allows One Man's Ownership of Koi

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 3 Mar 2007 22:56:57 -0700

Cuong Ly, owner of the China Rose restaurant in Freeport, Maine, as many regular listeners of the Koi Club of the Air know, had his koi confiscated last year from an aquarium in his restaurant where they had resided without incident for 15 years. It has been illegal to trade in or possess koi in the state of Maine for several years now due to the lobbying efforts of those seeking to protect native brook trout fisheries. Ly became embroiled in a legal battle to have his fish returned from a Portsmouth, New Hampshire pet shop where officials sent them in an effort to remove their perceived threat.
Hundreds of news accounts laid out the position of the state and that of this average citizen who loves his fish that he believes bring him good luck. In October 2006 Maine officials under tremendous pressure for public perceptions that they had overreacted proposed a settlement with Cuong Ly. They would provide him a permit to purchase his fish back if he agreed to implant them with microchips for tracking purposes, get regular tank inspections, report if any died, and prevent the public from viewing the koi. Ly protested those conditions and then in late February 2007 the state of Maine gave up their legal battle (and untold amounts of state legal expenses), issued Ly a permit and authorized him to return his fish from New Hampshire to the China Rose restaurant. After an estimated $20,000 in legal expenses and $750 paid to the pet store for holding is fish Cuong Ly can smile and enjoy his small collection of koi once more.
Although this was a victory for Ly the Maine legislature is considering numerous other pieces of legislation that would tighten controls on species like koi. And as Ken Cox, coauthor of Fishes of Vermont and fisheries biologist for the Vermont Department of Natural Resources informed KCOTA “Vermont state regulation Title 10 § 4605 (Placing fish in waters; fish importation permits) states: “(a) A person shall not introduce or attempt to introduce: (2) any fish, except trout or salmon, into any waters except private ponds lacking access to other waters of the state (emphasis added).” Unfortunately, many pond owners are not informed of this regulation, or perhaps in some instances elect to ignore it, and release koi into their pond. With few exceptions these ponds were constructed with outflows that discharge to public waters providing the opportunity for koi, especially their young progeny, to escape from the pond and potentially obtain access to public lakes, ponds, large rivers and wetland habitats, where their presence is of concern to this agency. As an exotic species with the potential of altering aquatic habitats and fish communities, the expansion of the species presence in the state is not wanted.
Koi hobbyists would be wise to consider the potential impacts of their actions and existing and new regulations on the hobby.

Dr. Allen Riggs, DMV and Reverend Kusala Bhikshu talk koi with hosts Todorsky & Hawley

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:10:20 -0700

February 23 Show Dr. Allen Riggs, state veterinarian for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, who like Masser is a graduate of Texas A&M (aquaculture must be in the water ) and other fine institutions shares with listeners changes he has seen over the years in the hobby. Riggs also promotes a few proper koi husbandry techniques, and explains how the layers of regulations on the state, national, and international level impact the hobby and industry. The derivation of his infamous semi-scientific fish vet prognosis "ADR" is also explained along with the nature of his activity as the Hawaii state veterinarian.
Then, Buddhist Monk Kusala, a Los Angeles Police Chaplain chats with us about his experience as the sanctuary koi keeper. Rev. Kusala addresses the benefits of the hobby on one's life and how the pond is a magnet of solace amongst all the concrete and glass that surrounds a community with many troubled lives intermingled with serenity prompted by this Urban Dharma around the koi pond.

Guest Michael Masser, president of the World Aquaculture Society

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:47:37 -0700

Feb. 10 Show Dr. Michael P. Masser, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Fisheries Specialist Texas A&M University and President of the World Aquaculture Society joined us in the first show of the month.
We discussed the World Aquaculture Society Sustainable Aquaculture Conference held in San Antonio on Feb. 27- March 2 along with the relationship of aquaculture to the koi hobby. Dr. Masser is a friend of the koi and water garden community having spoken before numerous clubs, written extensively on the subject and provided valuable advice to hobbyists and professionals alike.
The subject of sustainable aquaculture relates to how breeder facilities are maintained for instance using a set of best management practices to reduce water consumption and wastewater production in an effort to self regulate versus having regulations imposed on the industry by government. The same consideration to sustainability can be applied to hobbyists.

Do Wet & Dry Pets Mix?
Todo led a discussion on some of the concerns that dogs for instance can pose for the koi and pond including introduction of chemicals from the lawn and even damage to the pond itself balanced against the joyful coexistence that we so often enjoy with the union of our wet and dry pets. Do you have any special stories about your dogs interacting with your koi? Email Todo with your tales of wet & dry pet interactions at pondfish@bellsouth.net.

Zoonoses Are Nothing To Sneeze At
Did you know there are diseases, called zoonoses that effect not only fish, but can infect you as a hobbyist? Hobbyists are particularly vulnerable if they have a compromised immune system and where infection occurs via contact with open wounds. Several years ago it was reported that a koi dealer’s father passed away after becoming infected in such an incident.
The pond fish need not show signs of illness for the zoonoses to be present on them or in the water the hobbyist comes in contact with. Bacteria Aeromonas and Pseudomonas are the primary zoonoses culprits followed by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Erysipelothrix, and Mycobacterium. Aeromonas is the most common pathway for sickness in the fish and hobbyist. However, zoonoses can likewise be a parasite that infects the hobbyist either externally or internally.
The best means to avoid ever suffering from such infections is to wash thoroughly after coming into contact with the fish, pond water or associated equipment. Antibiotic treatments are available in rare cases of infection, but prevention is the best policy.

Koi Show Programs, Fish Surgery, & Proper Quarantine Size Interviews

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:29:02 -0700

January 24 Show (57mgs) with John Flowers of the Rocky Mountain Koi Club describing the benefits of the show software he developed and is available to run at your show. Sonja Kahkola joins us to review the story of Topper the fish she and husband Ken operated on to remove a tumor and the benefits of the 3200 gallon quarantine tank they built to accompany their 17,000 pond. Plus, the hosts discuss increases in sales of high quality expensive koi food and what to look out for when purchasing koi food. There is also a discussion on the divergent interests of breeders to produce and sell as many fish as possible of varying quality while providing offspring of improved bloodlines to high end hobbyists. Should dealers as one recently suggested he does interview potential purchasers asking about pond conditions prior to the sale?

AKCA Chairman Larry Leverett, Salt, Childers Shimi Removal & More!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:49:34 -0700

AKCA Chairman Larry Leverett joins us to encourage greater understanding of AKCA and the hosts also talk about a number of other issues including Steve Childer's controversial KOI USA promoting shimi removal with an Exacto knife.

Brady, Lotus Land Koi, KoiFixx, and Kai Schumann

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:47:20 -0700

December 29 Show an interview with Brady Brandwood of Lotus Land Koi and KoiFixx regarding all he offers the hobby and a conversation with Kai Schumann, president of the San Diego Oceans Foundation about his love of the hobby and critique of the Koi Club of the Air as a regular listener. Then the first interview of the New Year will be with Larry Leverett, chairman of AKCA.

Bill Thompson, AKCA Director & San Diego Koi Club President & Susan Reed of Triad Representing the Southern Koi Expo

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:28:14 -0700

AKCA Director Bill Thompson talks about changes at the top of the koi confederacy and Susan Reed talks about the next big topic on the East Coast to compete with MAKC's Koi American and other notables like the Central Florida combined koi show.

North Idaho Koi Keepers, Keystone Hatcheries, Dallas Koi Kichi, North Florida Show review and more!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:33:58 -0700

November 30 Show includes discussions with Gene Anderson about the new AKCA club the North Idaho Koi Keepers. Ben Soedjono, editor of the Dallas Koi Kichi newsletter discusses his project with that publication bringing timely news and photos of winning contestants from around the country. Mike Robinson, president of Keystone Hatcheries shared with listeners important information about how the new Federal Order Regarding Viral Hemorrhaghic Septicemia can impact the koi hobby.

Hawaii Goldfish & Carp Association, Blackwater Creek Koi Farms, and regulations

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:24:24 -0700

November 17 Show includes Leroy Taba sharing with us the warm history of the Hawaii Goldfish and Carp Association and Joe Pawlak, president of Blackwater Creek Koi Farms discussing a myriad of regulations effecting the koi hobbyists and aquaculturists. Plus, Todo and John discuss recent conversations with Tom Hatfield of KoiStuff.com after visiting his farm while attending a North Florida Koi Club meeting.

Southern Arizona & North Florida Koi Shows, Anoxic Filtration, and SVC Import Restrictions KCOTA Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 3 Nov 2006 07:32:51 -0700

November 2 Show includes Tom Ayers discussing with Hawley the Southern Arizona Koi Show and preparations for the 2007 AKCA Seminar. Kevin Novak talks with Todorsky about the theory behind his Anoxic filtration system. There is an updated on the North Florida Koi Show scheduled for Nov. 18-19 by the cohosts who will be attending and showing fish at that show. Plus, there are more questions and answers about the Spring Viremia of Carp import restrictions that went into effect in October.

SKA, Pondhoppers, and the Golden Empire Show!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:01:24 -0700

October 20 Show Audio Joe White representing the Southern Koi Association ZNA will expound on what participants can expect at their 1st show in Naples, Florida. David Hardcastle joins us with a run down of their upcoming Gainesville Koi Club Show. Plus, Dave Cope shares with us details of the 7th Annual Golden Empire Koi Show, Bakersfield Koi & Water garden Society coming up October 20-22.

Dr. Sandra Yosha, Las Vegas Show, and San Francisco Bay Area Koi Club Pond Tour discussed.

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 5 Oct 2006 22:40:23 -0700

In the October 6 Show Dr. Sandra Yosha, DVM is "unplugged," talking fish health and describing the purpose of new import regulations. Peter Patera, Las Vegas Show Chair discusses their 1st Annual Show scheduled for the first weekend of October. Plus, John Case representing the San Francisco Bay Area Koi Club discusses with us their October Brentwood Pond Tour.

Sept. 23 Show in South Africa, Texas, & Florida

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:50:17 -0700

Includes Chris Neaves speaking with us from his home in Johannesburg, South Africa about his experiences in the hobby and the South African Koi Keepers Society. Plus, Ray Jordan discusses the upcoming Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society Show and Johnny Foster shares with us details of the Nature's Coast Koi Club show in Florida. Plus, there is still more on the show.

MAKC, Southwest Texas, Holland, Bateman, & Hurricanes!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 8 Sep 2006 00:03:01 -0700

September 8 Show interviews with John Manns about the Sept. 16 & 17, Southwest Koi & Pond Association Pond Tour in El Paso, Texas, Barry Hixson sharing details of the upcoming MAKC Koi Show on Sept 30-Oct. 1 in Allentown, PA., and Bryan Bateman chatting with us about the Holland show he judged and the recent Midwest Pond & Koi Society Show and much, much more on the show!

Koi Shows from East to West Coast!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:43:41 -0700

August 24 Show interviews with Chris Charbonneau about their 15th Annual Washington Koi & Water Garden Society Show, David Boyd, about their 12th Annual Atlanta Koi Club Show, and Garry Chin about their Camelia Koi Club Show in Sacramento, California. Plus, more!

5th Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show, Maximum Service Landscaping Q&A, and much more on Aug. 10 Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:23:00 -0700

August 10 show featuring Koi & Goldfish Judge Peter Ponzio sharing with us history of the two disciplines & hobbies plus his preview of the Sept. 8-10, 5th Annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Show in Plainfield, Illinois. Plus, Kevin Burns, president of Maximum Service Landscaping in Burlingame California shares some concerns he has with one of his pond projects. Koi Talk & Pond Tech segments are also included in this first show of August.

July 26 Show with Dr. Tepper & Steve Childers

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 22:02:15 -0700

July 26 show features Dr. Julius M. Tepper, DVM joining us in a serious discuss of some specific fish-vet & pond chemistry related issues. Steve Childers, KOI USA magazine editor joins us to share some of his philosophy and plans for future issues of the magazine. Plus, there are pond tech and koi talk sections for this show.

July 19 Koi Club of the Air Show with International Professional Pond Contractors Association Representatives.

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 22:03:29 -0700

July 19 featuring Dave Jones and Freddie Combas sharing with us some of the good news for consumers and businesses supporting the koi, goldfish, and water garden hobby provided by the International Professional Pond Contractors Association.

July 15 Koi Club of the Air Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 09:37:05 -0700

July 15 show: this first show of the month includes interviews with Claudia McGovern representing the Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society discussing their Aug 19-20 Koi Show and John Hillstrom representing Puget Sound Koi Club discussing their 9th Annual Young Koi Show on Aug. 5-6. Plus, Delores Fretesi, owner of Lauren Farms will school us on freshwater prawn a healthy addition to the water garden. There is news from Niigata on a KHV outbreak and more.

June 30 Show, Pondapalozza, Rocky Mountain, Pioneer Pond Tours and Tulsa Seminar discussed.

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:16:57 -0700

June 30 show: Roseanne Conrad, publisher of the PondKeeper trade magazine shares with us details of the Pondapalozza National Pond Expo & Conference (July 19-23). Steve Johnson with the Rocky Mountain Koi Club will update everyone on their July 15-16 pond tour. Allen Hill of the Tulsa Koi Society shares with us details of their July 15 Seminar featuring lectures and an expert's roundtable discussion. Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club's Cindy Patnode shares with us some of the history of their club and shares details of their upcoming July 8-9th pond tour.

AKCA Seminar, International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society Symposium & Indiana Koi & Water Garden Club Pond Tour Discussions

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:22:12 -0700

June 16 show Burt Ballou, Chairman of the 25th Annual AKCA Seminar will share with us news of this year's event hosted by the Niagara Frontier Koi & Pond Club in Buffalo, New York, June 22-25. Chester Bailey of the Indiana Koi & Water Garden Club will update everyone on their July 15 pond tour. Plus, Paula Biles will tell us all about the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society Annual Symposium coming up in July.

June 9, Charleston Showa Koi Club & First Coast Koi Club Pond Tours

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Fri, 9 Jun 2006 20:25:28 -0700

Conversation with Robert Lewis of the Charleston Showa Koi Club discussing their club and 3rd annual June 10 pond tour. Plus, talk with Lois Salaun of the First Coast Koi & Water Garden Club about their June 10 pond tour.

Las Vegas & Oregon Koi discuss their pond tours and more. Plus, Shasta Koi Club discusses upcoming koi show.

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 27 May 2006 00:26:12 -0700

May 26th Show to include conversations with Las Vegas Koi Club's Janon Alegre & Oregon Koi & Water Garden Club's Norman Call discussing their clubs upcoming pond tours. Plus, Shasta Koi and Water Garden Club's Bob Hart joins us to discuss their upcoming show! Check the calendar for details of all of these terrific events!

Blackwater Creek Koi Farm, Louisville, & Dallas Koi Kichi Show discussions

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 13 May 2006 01:32:27 -0700

Discussion with Joe Pawlak, president of Blackwater Creek Koi Farm about breeding, culling, and much more. We also speak with Tom Gladney, president of the Greater Louisville Koi & Goldfish Society about their 11th Annual Show on May 27 & 28. Check them out at www.louisvillekoiclub.com. We also speak with Jennifer Walker, Show Committee member for the Dallas Koi Kichi Club about their 4th Annual Show on June 3-4. Check them out at www.dallaskoikichi.org.

PondDoc & Oklahoma Koi Society pre-Koi Show interviews at Koi Club of Air

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:18:43 -0700

April 21st Show
Discussion with Peggy the Ponddoc.com website, koi & water garden store operator. Plus, Darryl Welch shares with us details of their May 6 & 7 Oklahoma Koi Society 9th Annual Show (find out more at http://www.oklakoi.org). Koi Talk and Pond Tech detail alot relating to the spring season and the inherit hazards this time of year for koi hobbyists.

Santa Clara Koi & Water Garden Club pond tour, educational outreach, koi auction, and adopt-a-high-school student initiative

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:15:32 -0700

April 5th Show Audio

Conversation with Carole Lee about an adopt-a-high school student initiative, educational seminar, auction and upcoming pond tour at the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club. Plus pond discussions on pond plan changes in mid-stream, koi hobby advertorials defined, and a koi hand feeding primer.

All Bay Area Koi Show, Project KHV, Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Seminar & Sale & Much More KCOTA Show!

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:13:21 -0700

Conversation with Larry Gill, chair of the 1st Annual All Bay Area Koi Show about their event. Plus, a conversation with Ray Jordan, director of the AKCA Project KHV about a several KHV auctions and activities. Ray also describes some of what is in store at the upcoming Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society 12 Annual Spring Seminars and Fish Sale. We discuss our perspective on our visits to the recent Central Florida Koi Show.

Also included is news about the new Koi Robot along with Pond Tech subject of salt applications and how koi ponds are often misconstrued as "dirty" versus actually being a viable ecosystem.

Central Florida Show, Dubuque Arboretum, and Pond Construction March 8 Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Thu, 9 Mar 2006 01:19:38 -0700

Show features discussions with Henry Culpepper & Joe White about the Central Florida Koi Show. Plus, an update from the Eastern Iowa Pond Society on the Dubuque Arboretum and their regional weather conditions. And our friend Sonja shares some Pond Tech/Pond Construction advice from her own experience.

All Japan Show Winner Interview & More KCOTA; Feb. 24, 2006

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:27:56 -0700

Show includes interview with Venture Capital Guru Andrew Filipowski, owner of Rose Princess that won the 80bu female Kokugyo Prize at the 37th All Japan Combined Koi Show held January 21 and 22, 2006.

Plus, an interview with Jackie Allsup representing the Eastern Iowa Pond Society about how koi and koi-keepers are weathering their tough winter.

Koi Talk discussion about koi as investment.

Proper planning for water garden and koi hobbyists was Pond Tech subject discussed.

First February 2006 Koi Club of the Air Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:05:12 -0700

The first show this month includes interviews with Don Hellard (below on left with Todo to his right) and Joe White (below right with blue jacket) at and about the 1st Annual Gainesville Koi & Goldfish Club Koi Show.

Interview with Bill Thompson, San Diego Koi Club president & 2006 Show chair about their upcoming show, and about his role as a KOI USA Director.

Interview with Dr. Andrew Goodwin, Phd. director of the Aquaculture Dept. at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff about his search for hobbyist's koi ucler DNA and how you can help!

2nd January Koi Club of the Air Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2006 08:27:13 -0700

Includes interview with Ronald Bilkis, Tropical Koi Club 2006 Show Chairman about their upcoming show.

Plus, news from San Antonio, Texas about a $2 million renovation Japanese Tea Gardens project and the possible involvement of the Texas Koi & Fancy Goldfish Society along with other hobby news.

January 11, 2006 Koi Club of the Air Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:15:55 -0700

First January 2006 Show includes interview with Robbi McCleney about the January Valley of the Sun Koi Club's Annual Show in Phoenix, Arizona the home of the 2007 AKCA Seminar!
Plus, Pond Tech news regarding hobbyists efforts of Jackie Allsup, the Eastern Iowa Pond Society, and hobbyists around the country to assist the Dubuque Arboretum after their loss of 300 koi during the first week of 2006.
Koi Talk discussion of anthropmorphizing and koi scalation.

Season Finale

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:12:08 -0700

-Discussion of prior year of Koi Club of the Air.
-Upcoming shows around the country.
-Podcast is word of the year.
-Pond Tech: Old Pond syndrome.
-Plant contaminants introduced in ponds.
-Koi Talk: Hikari Moyomono.
-Internet discussion group controversy over feeding relative to temperature and more.

First December Koi Club of the Air Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:16:44 -0700

-Announcing upcoming shows in Arizona & Florida.
-Koi Slate auction benefits Koi Herpes Virus Research this month.
-Fish Math by Todorsky.
-Hikari Mujimono by Hawley
-Reestablishing a pond after calamity.
-Nouveau Riche Get Old School with Sushi and Koi Kichi!

Coverage of the North Florida Koi Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:44:59 -0700

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 and 20 were the dates for the 19th annual North Florida Koi Club Koi Show, at World Golf Village Resort. Todorsky & Hawley share discussions with Joe Pawlak, president of Blackwater Creek Koi Farm, and others along with review the events!

October 27, 2005 Show

pijoehawley@yahoo.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:27:56 -0700

Koi In the News Review

Upcoming Koi Cast Seminar at North Florida Koi Show

Selecting a Pump

Events Calendar