| Disease name |
Pullorum disease (Salmonella pullorum) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
E, D |
| Species affected |
Avian |
| Description |
Pullorum disease of chickens, turkeys and other poultry is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella pullorum. It can cause diarrhoea, weakness and high mortality, especially in young birds. |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Unknown. No recorded cases in records going back to 1996. |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
VPHPPH |
| Contact |
pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/pullorum-disease/ |
| Publications |
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