| Disease name |
Salmonellosis (caused by or involving Salmonella enteriditis or Salmonella typhimurium) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Avian, Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Salmonellosis can be caused by either S. Typhimurium or S. Enteritidis. Both can cause food poisoning in humans. S. Typhimurium can cause illness in cattle, sheep and horses also. S. Enteritidis is often subclinical in poultry but can cause clinical disease in mammals. |
| Status in Ireland |
Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
Not applicable |
| DAFM Division Responsible |
Regional Veterinary Laboratory |
| Contact |
Mícheál Casey SSRO |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
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| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
No |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/salmonellosis/ |
| Publications |
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