Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) has dominated headlines recently, but are you wondering what it is and why it matters to everyone, not just farmers? Here’s a 101 on this disease and why it’s important to know about it.
What is FMD?
FMD is a highly contagious animal viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed (split toe) animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas and pigs. It has significant animal health and welfare implications. Animals develop painful blisters on their mouth and feet, inhibiting their ability to eat, drink and walk. While there is a preventative…
