Sheep pox
| Last Modified: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:00:22 IST | |
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| Disease name | Sheep pox |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D, A |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Description | Sheep pox is a contagious viral disease of small ruminants. The disease is caused by different strains of the capripoxvirus, with strains mostly causing severe disease in either sheep or goats. Some strains have been isolated that are equally pathogenic in both species. Infection causes fever and the formation of generalised papules or nodules, vesicles (rarely), internal lesions (lungs) and death. Sheep pox is not considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1850 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130 |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/sheep-pox-and-goat-pox/ |
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