Ovine epididymitis (Brucella ovis)
| Last Modified: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:43:13 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Ovine epididymitis (Brucella ovis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Brucella ovis produces a clinical or subclinical disease in sheep that is characterised by genital lesions in rams, and placentitis in ewes. Accordingly, the main consequences of the disease are reduced fertility in rams, infrequent abortions in ewes, and an increased perinatal mortality. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Ruminant Animal Health/ERAD Division |
| Contact | erad@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/ovine-epididymitis-brucella-ovis/ |
| Publications |
- Brucella Ovis (pdf 264Kb)