Nairobi sheep disease
| Last Modified: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:12:33 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Nairobi sheep disease |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Nairobi sheep disease (NSD) is a tickborne viral disease of sheep and goats characterized by fever and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, abortion, and high mortality caused by Narobi sheep disease virus, an orthonairovirus. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | RVLSurveillance@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/nairobi-sheep-disease/ |
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