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| Last Modified: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:09:09 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Brucellosis (Brucella melitensis) |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Definition | Brucella melitensis (biovars 1, 2 or 3) is the main causative agent of caprine and ovine brucellosm Brucella melitensis is highly pathogenic for humans, causing Malta fever, one of the most serious zoonoses in the world |
| Status in Ireland | Not Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Recorded |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Veterinary, ERAD, TB Division |
| Contact | Margaret Good SSVI |
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| Link to relevant external website | |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/2.07.02_caprine_Ovine_bruc. |
| Publications |