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| Last Modified: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:55:36 GMT | |
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| Disease name | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia |
| Species affected | Bovine |
| Definition | Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of ruminants (Bos and Bubalus genuses) caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides SC (MmmSC; SC = small colony). It is manifested by anorexia, fever and respiratory signs such as dyspnoea, polypnoea, cough and nasal discharges in bovines. It is not considered a public health risk. |
| Status in Ireland | Disease absent |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1892 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC & Border Inspection Posts |
| Contact | Sally Gaynor SSVI |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/130 |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| OIE Link | |
| Publications | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/2.04.09_CBPP.pdf |