Transmissible gastroenteritis
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Disease name | Transmissible gastroenteritis |
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 | VPHPPH |
Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
WOAH Listed | Yes |
WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/transmissible-gastroenteritis/ |
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