| Disease name |
Pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E, D |
| Species affected |
Avian |
| Description |
Pullorum disease of chickens, turkeys and other poultry is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella pullorum. It can cause diarrhoea, weakness and high mortality, especially in young birds. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Unknown. No recorded cases in records going back to 1996. |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Veterinary Public Health, Pig & Poultry Health Division |
| Contact |
pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| OIE Listed |
Yes |
| OIE Link |
http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/home/eng/health_standards/tahm/2.03.11_fowl_typhoid.pdf |
| Publications |
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