| Disease name |
African horse sickness virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E, D, A |
| Species affected |
Equidae |
| Description |
African horse sickness (AHS) is an acute or subacute, insect-borne, viral disease of equids that is endemic to Africa. It is characterized by severe respiratory and circulatory system associated clinical signs and has a very high mortality rate. AHS is not considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent - official WOAH free status |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Never Reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
NDCC |
| Contact |
ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/32568-horses/ |
| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/african-horse-sickness/ |
| Publications |
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