Fowl typhoid
| Last Modified: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:31:38 IST | |
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| Disease name | Fowl typhoid |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Description | Fowl typhoid is a disease affecting chickens. It is caused by Salmonella gallinarum. Clinical signs include diarrhoea and dehydration. Mortality rates tend to be high. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Unknown. No recorded cases in records going back to 1996. |
| DAFM Division Responsible | VPHPPH |
| Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/fowl-typhoid/ |
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