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| Last Modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:33:51 IST | |
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| Disease name | Contagious agalactia |
| Species affected | Ovine |
| Definition | Contagious agalactia is a serious disease syndrome of sheep and goats that is characterised by mastitis, arthritis, keratoconjunctivitis and, occasionally, abortion. Mycoplasma agalactiae is the main cause of the disease in sheep and goats, |
| Status in Ireland | |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | |
| DAFM Division Responsible | RVL Division |
| Contact | Micheál Casey SSRO |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/50/made/en/print?q=SI+50+2016&=&= |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health_standards/tahm/2.05.02_CEM.pdf |
| Publications |