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The serological diagnosis of equine infectious anaemia in Ireland

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A. Cullinane, M. Nelly, H...

In: AVEF - Conférence Annuelle - Versailles, 2006 by Association des Vétérinaires Équins Français
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OCT 14, 2006
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Ireland is currently experiencing its first outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA). The clinical manifestations have varied considerable and range from asymptomatic to acute disease and death. The initial source of the outbreak is believed to be contaminated plasma that was illegally imported from Italy for administration to foals for the prevention and control of Rhodococcus Equi associated disease. EIA is a Notifiable Disease in Ireland and the Department of Agriculture is responsible for the investigation of the outbreak and the means of virus spread ...

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The Virology Unit, Irish Equine Centre, Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland Tel: 00 353 45 866266, e-mail: acullinane@equine-centre.ie

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