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Transmissible Gaastro-enteritis

Last Modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:33:37 IST
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