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| Last Modified: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:24:29 GMT | |
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| 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/ |
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