| Disease name |
Avian infectious bronchitis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Avian |
| Description |
Avian infectious bronchitis is a highly contagious worldwide disease of poultry. It affects the respiratory and renal systems. The most important route of transmission is by aerosols and spread of infection occurs rapidly among susceptible birds. |
| 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 |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
No |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-infectious-bronchitis/ |
| Publications |
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