Equine encephalomyelitis (Western)
| Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:42:30 IST | |
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| Disease name | Equine encephalomyelitis (Western) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE) is a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease that affects equids (horses, mules, donkeys & zebras) and humans. Disease has mostly been reported in the Americas, where birds and mosquitoes are considered the principal reservoir of infection. WEE causes disease in humans, causing flu-like symptoms or neurological disease, with occasional human fatalities reported. A vaccine is available for equines. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-encephalomyelitis-western/ |
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