Avian infectious laryngotracheitis

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Disease name Avian infectious laryngotracheitis
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Avian
Description Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is an acute, highly contagious, herpesvirus infection of chickens and pheasants characterized by severe dyspnea, coughing, and rales. It can also be a subacute disease with nasal and ocular discharge, tracheitis, conjunctivitis, and mild rales. The disease is caused by Gallid herpesvirus I, commonly known as infectiouslaryngotracheitis virus (ILTV).
Status in Ireland Present
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland N/A
DAFM Division Responsible VPHPPH
Contact pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation
S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie)
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-infectious-laryngotracheitis/
Publications