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Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma gallisepticum)

Last Modified: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:09:12 GMT
Disease name Avian mycoplasmosis (Mycoplasma gallisepticum)
Species affected Avian
Definition MG causes chronic respiratory disease of domestic poultry, especially in the presence of management stresses and/or other respiratory pathogens
Status in Ireland Reported
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Present in backyard flocks
DAFM Division Responsible Animal Health/Veterinary Medicines/ Non ruminant animal health
Contact Michael Sheahan SSVI
Legislation
Link to relevant external website
OIE Link http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health_standards/tahm/2.03.14_NEWCASTLE_DIS.pdf
Publications