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| Last Modified: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:35:12 IST | |
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| Disease name | Ostreid Herpus virus |
| Species affected | Shellfish |
| Definition | OsHV-1 is the aetiological agent of a contagious viral disease of Pacific cupped oysters, Crassostrea gigas, also affecting other bivalve species. |
| Status in Ireland | Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Present in 32 Bays |
| DAFM Division Responsible | The Marine Institute |
| Contact | Fioina Geoghegan (Fish Health Manager) |
| Legislation | |
| Link to relevant external website | http://www.fishhealth.ie/FHU/HealthSurveillance/Oyster+Herpes+Virus+Surveillance.htm |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/aahm/current/2.4.09_INF_OSTREID_HERPES_FINAL.pdf |
| Publications |