Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (contagious bovine pleuropneumonia)

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Disease name Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (contagious bovine pleuropneumonia)
Animal Health Law Category if applicable E, D, A
Species affected Bovine
Description Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of ruminants (Bos and Bubalus genuses) caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC. It is manifested by anorexia, fever and respiratory signs such as dyspnoea, polypnoea, cough and nasal discharges in bovines. It is not considered a public health risk.
Status in Ireland Absent
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland 1892
DAFM Division Responsible NDCC
Contact ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation
S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie)
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/contagious-bovine-pleuropneumonia/
Publications