FMD is a severe, highly communicable
viral disease of cattle and swine. It also affects sheep, goats,
deer, and other cloven-ho ruminants. The disease is characterized
by fever and blister- like lesions followed by erosions on the
tongue and lips, in the the teats, and between the hooves. Affected
animals may recover, but the disease leaves them debilitated. In
addition, FMD severe negative effect on trade.
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