African horse sickness virus

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Disease name African horse sickness virus
Animal Health Law Category if applicable E, D, A
Species affected Equidae
Description African horse sickness (AHS) is an acute or subacute, insect-borne, viral disease of equids that is endemic to Africa. It is characterized by severe respiratory and circulatory system associated clinical signs and has a very high mortality rate. AHS is not considered a public health risk.
Status in Ireland Absent - official WOAH free status
Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland Never Reported
DAFM Division Responsible NDCC
Contact ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie
Legislation
S.I. No. 116/2014 - African Horse Sickness Regulations 2014. (irishstatutebook.ie)
Link to relevant external website

https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/32568-horses/

Notifiable in Ireland Yes
WOAH Listed Yes
WOAH Link https://www.woah.org/en/disease/african-horse-sickness/
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