Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
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| Disease name | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D, A |
| Species affected | Bovine |
| Description | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of ruminants (Bos and Bubalus genuses) caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (MmmSC; SC = small colony). It is manifested by anorexia, fever and respiratory signs such as dyspnoea, polypnoea, cough and nasal discharges in bovines. It is not considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1892 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130 |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/contagious-bovine-pleuropneumonia/ |
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