Avian paramyxovirus (including Newcastle disease and paramyxovirus of pigeons)
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| Disease name | Avian paramyxovirus (including Newcastle disease and paramyxovirus of pigeons) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Description | Newcastle disease (ND) is caused by virulent strains of avian paramyxovirus type 1 (APMV-1) of the genus Avulavirus belonging to the family Paramyxoviridae. There are ten serotypes of avian paramyxoviruses designated APMV-I to APMV-10. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Not applicable |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | No |
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