African horse sickness

Last Modified: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:38:00 IST
Disease name	African horse sickness
Animal Health Law Category if applicable	E, D, A
Species affected	Equidae
Description	African horse sickness (AHS) is an acute or subacute, insect-borne, viral disease of equids that is endemic to Africa. It is characterized by severe respiratory and circulatory system associated clinical signs, and has a very high mortality rate. AHS is not considered a public health risk.
Status in Ireland	Absent - official OIE free status
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland	Never Reported
DAFM Division Responsible	NDCC & Border Inspection Posts
Contact	ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation	http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2014/en/si/0116.html
Link to relevant external website	http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/diseasecontrol/africanhorsesickness/
Notifiable in Ireland	Yes
OIE Listed	Yes
OIE Link	http://www.oie.int/index.php?id=169&L=0&htmfile=chapitre_ahs.htm
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