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White spot disease

Last Modified: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:35:10 IST
Disease name White spot disease
Species affected Crustaceans
Definition White spot disease (WSD) means in f e c tio n with white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). White spot syndrome virus 1 is classified as a species in the genus Wh ispo v ir u s of the family Nim av irida e .
Status in Ireland Not Reported
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Never Recorded
DAFM Division Responsible The Marine Institute
Contact Fioina Geoghegan (Fish Health Manager)
Legislation
Link to relevant external website http://www.marine.ie/Home/
OIE Link http://web.oie.int/eng/normes/fcode/en_chapitre_1.9.6.pdf
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