Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (contagious bovine pleuropneumonia)
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| Disease name | Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (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. 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 |
| 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/contagious-bovine-pleuropneumonia/ |
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