Infection with Chlamydophila abortus (Enzootic abortion of ewes, ovine chlamydiosis)
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| Disease name | Infection with Chlamydophila abortus (Enzootic abortion of ewes, ovine chlamydiosis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Ovine chlamydiosis, also known as enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) or ovine enzootic abortion (OEA), is caused by the bacterium Chlamydophila abortus. Chlamydial abortion typically occurs in the last 2-3 weeks of pregnancy with the appearance of stillborn lambs and inflamed placentas. However, infection can also result in the delivery of full-term stillborn lambs or weak lambs that do not survive longer than 48 hours. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Not applicable |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | Mícheál Casey SSRO |
| 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/enzootic-abortion-of-ewes/ |
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