Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
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| Disease name | Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis (VEE) viruses, of the genus Alphavirus of the family Togaviridae, cause disease ranging from mild febrile reactions to fatal encephalitic zoonoses in Equidae and humans. The disease is transmitted by haematophagous insects. A vaccine is available for equines. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/venezuelan-equine-encephalitis/ |
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