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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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