FMD is a highly contagious and devastating viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals. The primary transmission route is by direct contact with infected animals and indirect methods such as the airborne route. FMD can easily spread through contaminated feed and water, animal transport vehicles, equipment, clothing, and footwear.
Clinical symptoms of infection include fever, blister-like sores on the tongue and lips, in the mouth, on the teats, and between the hooves. Also, decreased milk yield, chronic mastitis, drooling, reluctance to move or lame animals, and permanent hoof damage.
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