| Disease name |
Avian chlamydiosis (Psittacosis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
D, E |
| Species affected |
Avian |
| Description |
Avian chlamydiosis can be an inapparent subclinical infection or acute, subacute, or chronic disease of wild and domestic birds characterized by respiratory, digestive, or systemic infection. |
| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
2019 |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Veterinary Public Health, Pig & Poultry Health Division |
| Contact |
pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| OIE Listed |
Yes |
| OIE Link |
http://www.oie.int/index.php?id=169&L=0&htmfile=chapitre_avian_chlamydiosis.htm |
| Publications |
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