Prevention and Control
FMD is one of the most difficult animal infections to
control. Because the disease occurs in many parts of
the world, there is always a chance of its accidental
introduction into India.
Animals and animal byproducts from areas known
to be affected are prohibited entry into this country.
Livestock animals in this country are highly susceptible
to FMD viruses. If an outbreak occurred in
India, this disease could...

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly
contagious viral disease of cattle and swine. It also
affects sheep, goats, deer, and other cloven-hooved
ruminants. FMD is not recognized as a zoonotic
disease.

The disease is characterized by fever and blisterlike
lesions followed by erosions on the tongue and
lips, in the mouth, on the teats, and between the
hooves. Most affected animals recover, but the disease
leaves them...