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| Last Modified: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:44:41 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Bluetongue |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Definition | Bluetongue is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne viral disease that affects wild and domestic ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle, buffaloes, deer, most species of African antelope and various other Artiodactyla as vertebrate hosts. |
| Status in Ireland | Disease absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | Sally Gaynor SSVI |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2008/si/133 |
| Link to relevant external website | http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/bluetongue/ |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/2.01.03_BLUETONGUE.pdf |
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