| Disease name |
Salmonellosis in poultry (caused by or involving Salmonella hadar, Salmonella infantis or Salmonella virchow) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Salmonellosis is an infectious disease of humans and animals caused by organisms of the two
species of Salmonella (Salmonella enterica, and S. bongori). Although primarily intestinal bacteria, salmonellae are widespread in the environment and commonly found in farm effluents, human sewage and in any material subject to faecal contamination. |
| Status in Ireland |
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| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
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| DAFM Division Responsible |
RVL Division |
| 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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