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| Last Modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:33:46 IST | |
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| Disease name | Maedi-visna |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified), Ovine |
| Definition | Maedi-visna (MV) and caprine arthritis-encephalitis (CAE) are persistent lentivirus infections of sheep and goats and are often grouped together as the small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs). Maedivisna is also known to as ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP). |
| 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/eng/Health_standards/tahm/2.07.03-04_CAE_MV.pdf |
| Publications |