Fowl typhoid
| Last Modified: Wed, 08 May 2019 15:51:17 IST | |
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| Disease name | Fowl typhoid |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Description | Fowl typhoid is a disease affecting chickens. It is caused by Salmonella gallinarum. Clinical signs include diarrhoea and dehydration. Mortality rates tend to be high. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Unknown. No recorded cases in records going back to 1996. |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Veterinary Public Health, Pig & Poultry Health Division |
| Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@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/fileadmin/home/eng/health_standards/tahm/2.03.11_fowl_typhoid.pdf |
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