Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (adenomatosis, Jaagsiekte)
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| Disease name | Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (adenomatosis, Jaagsiekte) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), also known as ovine pulmonary adenomatosis and jaagsiekte, is a contagious neoplasia of sheep and, rarely, of goats. It is a progressive respiratory disease, principally affecting adult animals. The disease occurs in many regions of the world. A betaretrovirus (jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus: JSRV), distinct from the non-oncogenic ovine lentiviruses, has been shown to cause the disease. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Not applicable |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | RVLSurveillance@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130/made/en/ |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | No |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/ovine-pulmonary-adenocarcinoma-adenomatosis/ |
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