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| Last Modified: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:36:50 IST | |
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| Disease name | Myxomatosis |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Definition | Myxomatosis is an important disease of rabbits caused by a poxvirus called the Myxoma virus (MV). MV causes a very mild disease in its original host native to South America, but in some species of rabbits and hares, especially the European rabbits it causes a severe disease with high mortality. |
| Status in Ireland | Not currently Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Not currently Reported |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Veterinary, ERAD, Tb Division |
| Contact | James O'Keeffe SVI |
| Legislation | |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Media_Center/docs/pdf/Disease_cards/MYXO-EN.pdf |
| Publications |