| Disease name |
Transmissible gastro-enteritis (porcine respiratory corona virus) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) is an enteric disease of pigs caused by TGE virus (TGEV), a member of the Coronaviridae. Since 1984, a distinct respiratory variant (porcine respiratory coronavirus or PRCV) has spread throughout many parts of the world. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
1984 |
| 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/en/animal-health-in-the-world/information-on-aquatic-and-terrestrial-animal-diseases/ |
| Publications |
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