Ovine pulmonary adenomatosis (Jaagsiekte)

Last Modified: Wed, 15 May 2019 10:36:10 IST
Disease name	Ovine pulmonary adenomatosis (Jaagsiekte)
Animal Health Law Category if applicable	N/A
Species affected	Ovine
Description	Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), also known as ovine pulmonary adenomatosis and jaagsiekte, is a contagious tumour of sheep and, rarely, of goats. It is a progressive respiratory disease, principally affecting adult animals. The disease occurs in many regions of the world. A betaretrovirus (jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus: JSRV), distinct from the non-oncogenic ovine lentiviruses, has been shown to cause the disease.
Status in Ireland	Present
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland	Not applicable
DAFM Division Responsible	RVL Division
Contact	Micheál Casey SSRO
Legislation	http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland	Yes
OIE Listed	No
OIE Link	http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/information-on-aquatic-and-terrestrial-animal-diseases/
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