Ovine epididymitis (Brucella ovis)

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Disease name	Ovine epididymitis (Brucella ovis)
Animal Health Law Category if applicable	E, D
Species affected	Ovine
Description	Brucella ovis produces a clinical or subclinical disease in sheep that is characterised by genital lesions in rams, and placentitis in ewes. Accordingly, the main consequences of the disease are reduced fertility in rams, infrequent abortions in ewes, and an increased perinatal mortality.
Status in Ireland	Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland	Never reported
DAFM Division Responsible	Ruminant Animal Health/ERAD Division
Contact	erad@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation	http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland	Yes
WOAH Listed	Yes
WOAH Link	https://www.woah.org/en/disease/ovine-epididymitis-brucella-ovis/
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