| Last Modified: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:30:25 IST | |
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| Disease name | Epizootic haemorrhagic disease |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a vector-borne infectious noncontagious viral disease of domestic and wild ruminants, primarily white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and cattle. Sheep and goats might also be susceptible, but usually do not develop overt disease. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| 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/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
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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_ehd.htm |
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