Disease name |
Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma gallisepticum) |
Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
D, E |
Species affected |
Avian |
Description |
MG causes chronic respiratory disease of domestic poultry, especially in the presence of management stresses and/or other respiratory pathogens |
Status in Ireland |
Present in backyard flocks |
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 |
Yes |
WOAH Listed |
Yes |
WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-mycoplasmosis-mycoplasma-gallisepticum/ |
Publications |
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