| Disease name |
Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma synoviae) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
D, E |
| 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 |
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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-synoviae/ |
| Publications |
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