Contagious agalactia
| Last Modified: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:05:55 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Contagious agalactia |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Contagious agalactia is a serious disease syndrome of sheep and goats that is characterised by mastitis, arthritis, keratoconjunctivitis and, occasionally, abortion. Mycoplasma agalactiae is the main cause of the disease in sheep and goats. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | RVLSurveillance@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/contagious-agalactia/ |
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