Infection with Aphanomyces astaci (crayfish plague)
| Last Modified: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:58:26 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infection with Aphanomyces astaci (crayfish plague) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Description | Crayfish plague means infection with Aphanomy cesastaci Schikora. This organism is a member of a group commonly known as the water moulds (the Oomycetida). |
| Status in Ireland | Present in wildlife |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | June '22 (wild population) |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
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| Link to relevant external website | https://www.fishhealth.ie/fhu/news-media/news/update-crayfish-plague-ireland |
| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/crayfish-plague/ |
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