| Disease name |
Foot and mouth disease virus |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E, D, A |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed domestic and wild animals. FMD virus typically causes acute febrile disease, followed by vesicles localized on feet, the mouth and the mammary gland of adults. Deaths are rare in adults but FMD virus can cause myocarditis in young animals resulting in death. FMD is not considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent - Official WOAH free status |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
2001 |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
NDCC |
| Contact |
ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
S.I. No. 51/2012 - European Communities (Control of Foot and mouth Disease) Regulations 2012. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/foot-and-mouth-disease/ |
| Publications |
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