fmd

FMD is endemic throughout many parts of the world, but much of Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand is free of the disease. Disease incursions are eliminated by stringent herd and flock slaughter programmes and livestock movement bans. Aetiology FMD is an extremely contagious...

Very many animal diseases are preventable by vaccination and scientists are constantly searching for new vaccines to prevent diseases. Only healthy animals should be vaccinated, because weak animals will not respond effectively. Some weak animals can even become sick from the vaccines. After...