Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease
| Last Modified: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:40:12 IST | |
|---|---|
| Disease name | Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Crustaceans |
| Description | Caused by bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus which affects the gut associated tissues and organs. Results in sudden mass mortalities usually with in 30 to 35 days of stocking. |
| Status in Ireland | Disease never reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | fhu@marine.ie |
| Legislation | |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/acute-hepatopancreatic-necrosis-disease/ |
| Publications |