| Disease name |
Infection with Aphanomyces astaci (crayfish plague) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Crustaceans |
| Description |
Crayfish plague means infection with Aphanomy cesastaci Schikora. This organism is a member of a group commonly known as the water moulds (the Oomycetida). |
| Status in Ireland |
Present in wildlife |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
June '23 (wild population) |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
The Marine Institute |
| Contact |
fhu@marine.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
No |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/crayfish-plague/ |
| Publications |
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