Classical swine fever
| Last Modified: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:59:09 IST | |
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| Disease name | Classical swine fever |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D, A |
| Species affected | Swine |
| Description | Classical swine fever (CSF), also known as hog cholera, is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine. It is caused by a virus of the genus Pestivirus with clinical signs dependent on the CSF strain. Highly virulent strains will cause fever, weakness, anorexia, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea or constipation, neurological or reproductive disease. CSF is not currently considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland | Official WOAH free status |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1958 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2012/si/516 |
| Link to relevant external website | http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/diseasecontrol/classicswinefever/ |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/classical-swine-fever/ |
| Publications |
- Classical Swine Fever (pdf 245Kb)