Infection with Gyrodactylus salaris
| Last Modified: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:47 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infection with Gyrodactylus salaris |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Fish |
| Description | Gyrodactylus salaris (Platyhelminthes; Monogenea) is a viviparous freshwater parasite that may cause infection in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
| Legislation | Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/260 |
| Link to relevant external website | About Fish Health in Ireland | Fish Health Unit |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/gyrodactylosis-g-salaris/ |
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