| Disease name |
Tuberculosis in non-ruminants |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
The majority of mycobacterium species exhibit a considerable degree of host specificity although they can produce sporadic disease in a number of hosts. Tuberculosis in non ruminants can be caused by both M. Bovis and M. Avium. |
| 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 |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-tuberculosis/ |
| Publications |
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