| Disease name |
Paratuberculosis in ruminating animals (Johnes disease) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Paratuberculosis (Johne¿s disease) is a chronic enteritis of ruminants caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP).
Identification of the agent:
|
| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Not applicable |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Animal Health/Veterinary Medicines/ Non ruminant animal health. RVL Division |
| Contact |
Mícheál Casey SSRO/ Elizabeth Lane SVI |
| Legislation |
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
| Link to relevant external website |
http://animalhealthireland.ie/ |
| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| OIE Listed |
Yes |
| OIE Link |
http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/animal-diseases/Paratuberculosis/
|
| Publications |
|
