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Trina Johnson, Cari Ostrom, Carolyn Ritter, Craig Spray, and Lindsay Wilson
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Important!!
Swine Vesicular Disease has identical symptoms to FMD. Therefore anyone who sees blisters in pigs must report the sighting as suspected FMD, until laboratory tests prove otherwise.
Human intervention
People wearing contaminated clothing, or footwear Using contaminated equipment I.e. veterinary tools, shovels, etc. Contaminated vehicles traveling from farm to farm Using contaminated facilities to house susceptible animals
Airborne transmission
Through the air in aerosols from infected animals Birds can play a substantial role in transmission as well
Vaccine Choice
Safe Potent
Proven protection
Appropriate
Consult National or International Reference laboratory or a manufacturer about the most appropriate strain to use
Advice to Farmers
Keep Livestock separate Deal with sheep last Keep yourself clean Keep the farm secure Keep unnecessary vehicles away Clean and disinfect Avoid visiting other farms Look for early signs of disease
Eradication of FMD
Slaughter and disposal is essential to eliminate the source A rapid and complete elimination is necessary
Disposal
Cremation (preferred) Burial Rendering
Movement controls
Infected area Protection zone Surveillance zone
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