Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)
| Last Modified: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:30:18 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Description | Infectious bursal disease (IBD) is caused by a virus that is a member of the genus Avibirnavirus of the family Birnaviridae. Although turkeys, ducks, guinea fowl and ostriches may be infected, clinical disease occurs solely in chickens. Only young birds are clinically affected |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible | VPHPPH |
| Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/infectious-bursal-disease-gumboro-disease/ |
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