| Disease name |
Avian mycoplasmosis (caused by or involving Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Mycoplasma meleagridis or Mycoplasma synovia) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
D, E |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified), Avian |
| Description |
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) causes chronic respiratory disease of domestic poultry. Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) causes disease of the joints, bones and respiratory systems of poultry. Mycoplasma meleagridis (MM) primarily affects turkeys, causing disease of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. It can also cause poor growth rate and reproductive problems. MG and MS are OIE listed whereas MM is not. |
| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
VPHPPH |
| Contact |
pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-mycoplasmosis-mycoplasma-synoviae/
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-mycoplasmosis-mycoplasma-gallisepticum/ |
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