Question

Spread of Foot and mouth disease (FMD) can be controlled by ______________.

• A. The healthy susceptible animals should not be transported to the endemic areas
• B. Animals should not be purchased from disease affected areas
• C. Newly purchased animals should be quarantined for 21 days from the other animals in the
  farm
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Explanation: The disease is characterized by blister-like lesions on the tongue, nose and lips, in the mouth, on the teats and between the toes which then burst, leaving painful ulcers. The blisters cause a heavy flow of sticky, foamy saliva that hangs from the mouth. Infected animals sway from one foot to the other due to the tenderness of the feet. Although older cattle usually do not die from the infection, they suffer a severe illness which leaves them in a weakened state. They have high fevers, stop eating, give less milk and become lame. It can be controlled by measures mentioned above. Vaccination of all susceptible animals with FMD vaccine once in 6 months. Vaccination programme should include cattle, sheep, goat and pigs. First vaccination to the calves should be given at the age of 4 months and second vaccine should be given at 5th month. Thereafter booster doses should be given once in 4-6 months.