Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma synoviae)
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Disease name | Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma synoviae) |
Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
Species affected | Avian |
Description | Avian mycoplasmosis is caused by several pathogenic mycoplasmas of which Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and M. synoviae (MS) are the most important; they are the only ones listed by the OIE. MG causes chronic respiratory disease of domestic poultry, especially in the presence of management stresses and/or other respiratory pathogens |
Status in Ireland | Present |
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | N/A |
DAFM Division Responsible | VPHPPH |
Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
WOAH Listed | Yes |
WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-mycoplasmosis-mycoplasma-synoviae/ |
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