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/ |
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