Epizootic lymphangitis in equidae
| Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:39:06 IST | |
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| Disease name | Epizootic lymphangitis in equidae |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | Epizootic lymphangitis is a contagious, chronic disease of horses and other Equidae caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum. It is characterised clinically by a spreading, suppurative, ulcerating pyogranulomatous dermatitis and lymphangitis. This is seen particularly in the neck, legs and chest. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | No |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/epizootic-lymphangitis/ |
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