European foulbrood

Last Modified: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:17:40 IST
Disease name European foulbrood
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Bee
Description European foulbrood is a disease of the larval and pupal stages of the honey bee Apis mellifera and other Ap is spp., and occurs in most countries where such bees are kept. The causative agent is the non-sporulating bacterium Melissococcus plutonius. Subclinical infections are common and require laboratory diagnosis. Infection remains enzootic because of mechanical contamination of the honeycombs. Recurrences of dise ase can therefore be expected in subsequent years.
Status in Ireland Present
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Not applicable
DAFM Division Responsible Ag Horticulture and Plant Health
Contact Rachel Wisdom; beekeeping@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/diseases-of-bees/
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