Disease and Control

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)  also known as Hoof and Mouth Disease is an acute, highly contagious, viral infection of domestic and wild cloven-hoofed animals. The disease results in severe economic losses.

FMD poses no risk to human health.

• Prevalance and incidence of Foot and Mouth disease
• Symptoms of Foot and Mouth disease
• Spread of the FMD virus
• Prevention and Control
• Why is vaccination not routine?