| Disease name |
Tuberculosis in ruminants |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
B, D, E |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial disease of animals and humans caused by Mycobacterium bovis. In a large number of countries bovine tuberculosis is a major infectious disease among cattle, other domesticated animals, and certain wildlife populations. Transmission to humans constitutes a public health problem. |
| Status in Ireland |
Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Present |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Ruminant Animal Health/ERAD Division |
| Contact |
erad@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/bovine-tuberculosis/ |
| Publications |
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