Tuberculosis in non-ruminants

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Disease name Tuberculosis in non-ruminants
Animal Health Law Category if applicable N/A
Species affected Multiple(not specified)
Description The majority of mycobacterium species exhibit a considerable degree of host specificity although they can produce sporadic disease in a number of hosts. Tuberculosis in non ruminants can be caused by both M. Bovis and M. Avium.
Status in Ireland Present
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Not applicable
DAFM Division Responsible Regional Veterinary Laboratory
Contact Mícheál Casey SSRO
Legislation
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/print
Link to relevant external website
Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-tuberculosis/
Publications