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| Last Modified: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:40:33 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Avian Influenza |
| Species affected | Avian |
| Definition | Avian influenza (AI) viruses infect domestic poultry as well as pet, zoo, and wild birds. In domestic poultry, AI viruses are typically of low pathogenicity (LPAI), causing subclinical infections, respiratory disease, or drops in egg production. However, a few AI viruses cause severe systemic infections with high mortality. This highly pathogenic (HPAI) form of the disease has historically been called fowl plague. AI viruses (both LPAI and HPAI) can occasionally affect humans, but usually after close contact with infected birds has occurred. |
| Status in Ireland | Disease absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | LPAI recorded in pheasants in 2012 HPAI recorded in 1983 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | Sally Gaynor SSVI |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2006/si/701 |
| Link to relevant external website | http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/avian_influenza/ |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health_standards/tahm/2.03.04_AI.pdf |
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