Animal Health Issues: Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

What Is Foot and Mouth Disease?

Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the most highly contagious animal diseases known. It is caused by a virus that can infect cattle, swine, sheep, goats, other cloven-hooved animals, elephants, hedgehogs, rats, and mice. Infections in humans are extremely rare and non-fatal when they occur. The United States has been free of foot-and-mouth disease since 1929. The disease is currently known to exist in Great Britain, France, Eastern Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Department of Veterinary Science FMD Resource Page

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Links:

Foot and Mouth Disease Information

Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services - FMD
Foot and Mouth Disease Alerts for Exhibitors at Pennsylvania Fairs
Fair Livestock Superintendents Biosecurity Checklist
Biosecurity Checklist for Livestock Exhibitors
On-Farm Biosecurity Recommendations
Biosecurity Recommendations for Farm Visits

Related Resources:

Foot and Mouth Disease Fact Sheet from Purdue Extension

Manitoba Agriculture Foot & Mouth Fact Sheet

PSU Basic Information:
FAQ Fact Sheet
Government Info:
APHIS CDC EDEN FSIS USDA
CAS Links:
Veterinary Science
For more information, please contact:
	David R. Wolfgang, Veterinary Science Email:
	Dr. Robert Van Saun Veterinary Science Email:
	Dr. Arthur Hattel Veterinary Science Email:

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005