| Disease name |
Paratuberculosis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) is a chronic enteritis of ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP).
Identification of the agent:
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| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
AHICD |
| Contact |
ADH@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie)
Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (irishstatutebook.ie) |
| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/paratuberculosis/ |
| Publications |
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