Swine influenza
| Last Modified: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:22:37 IST | |
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| Disease name | Swine influenza |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Swine |
| Description | Swine influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of pigs. Swine influenza virus (SIV) infections cause respiratory disease characterised by coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, elevated rectal temperatures, lethargy, breathing difficulty, and depressed appetite. In some instances, SIV infections are associated with reproductive disorders such as abortion |
| Status in Ireland | |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Veterinary Public Health, Pig & Poultry Health Division |
| Contact | pigandpoultryhealth@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130 |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| Notifiable in Ireland | Yes |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/swine-influenza/ |
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