Infection with epizootic haemorrhagic disease
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| Disease name | Infection with epizootic haemorrhagic disease |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | D, E |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a vector-borne infectious noncontagious viral disease of domestic and wild ruminants, primarily white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and cattle. Sheep and goats might also be susceptible, but usually do not develop overt disease. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/epizootic-haemorrhagic-disease/ |
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