| 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
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| 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 |
| Publications |
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