Surra (Trypanosoma evansi)
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| Disease name | Surra (Trypanosoma evansi) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | E, D |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Description | Surra is caused by the protozoa Trypanosma evansi. Although particularly serious in equids, it has been reported in many domesticated and wild species. It is spread mechanically by biting insects and may result in very high morbidity and mortality rates in naive populations. Surra is not considered a public health risk |
| Status in Ireland | Absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie) |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/surra-t-evansi/ |
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