AHS - Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis

Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:14:31 IST
Disease name	Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
Animal Health Law Category if applicable	D, E
Species affected	Equidae
Description	Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis (VEE) viruses, of the genus Alphavirus of the family Togaviridae, cause disease ranging from mild febrile reactions to fatal encephalitic zoonoses in Equidae and humans. The disease is transmitted by haematophagous insects. A vaccine is available for equines.
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/venezuelan-equine-encephalitis/
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Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis

S.I. No. 130/2016 - Notification and Control of Diseases affecting Terrestrial Animals (No. 2) Regulations 2016. (irishstatutebook.ie)

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