foot and mouth disease
- Created by: crmarshall98
- Created on: 25-10-22 16:43
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- Foot and mouth disease
- definition
- vesicular viral disease
- direct or indirect contact- v. contagious and zoonotic
- direct = ingestion animal product, natural mating, wildlife
- indirect= fomites from contaminated clothing, tools, footwear and vehicles
- clinical signs
- fever
- vesicles on feet and mouth
- excessive salivation
- abortion
- often not fatal
- lameness - foot ulcers
- treatment
- inform APHA
- eradication program- dispose all ve animals, bedding and products
- vaccinate and then cull
- definition
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