| Disease name |
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
D, E |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a vector-borne infectious noncontagious viral disease of domestic and wild ruminants, primarily white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and cattle. Sheep and goats might also be susceptible, but usually do not develop overt disease. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact |
ndcc@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/epizootic-haemorrhagic-disease/ |
| Publications |
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