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| Last Modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:33:37 IST | |
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| Disease name | Transmissible Gaastro-enteritis |
| Species affected | Multiple(not specified) |
| Definition | Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) is an enteric disease of pigs caused by TGE virus (TGEV), a member of the Coronaviridae. Since 1984, a distinct respiratory variant (porcine respiratory coronavirus or PRCV) has spread throughout many parts of the world. |
| Status in Ireland | Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | 1984 |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Animal Health/Veterinary Medicines/ Non ruminant animal health |
| Contact | Michael Sheahan SSVI |
| 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/2.08.11_TRANSMISSIBLE_GASTRO.pdf |
| Publications |