Equine piroplasmosis
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| Disease name | Equine piroplasmosis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | Equine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne protozoal disease of horses, mules, donkeys and zebra. The aetiological agents are blood parasites named Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. Clinical signs in horses are often non specific and are easily confused with other conditions. |
| Status in Ireland | Disease absent* |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 04/01/2024 *Case was diagnosed in an imported horse which was subsequently returned to the country of origin. |
| 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 | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-piroplasmosis/ |
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