A very dangerous disease for animals! Complete Guide! 📖


Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious (spreading very quickly) disease caused by a virus 🦠 


That affects cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep and other domestic animals.


This disease not only destroys the health of animals but also has a severe negative impact on milk production, meat quality and the economy of farmers!


How does foot and mouth disease spread...


This disease spreads so quickly that it can engulf an entire area in a few days!!


 Main sources of virus transmission:

By air (the virus can travel several kilometers)

By mouth, nose, and saliva of infected animals

By contaminated feed, water, and equipment

By shoes and clothing of herders and farmers

By infected animals to healthy animals at markets and animal fairs


The virus is very hardy and can survive in soil, water, and feed for several days!

Dangerous symptoms of foot and mouth disease!


🩸 Fever (105-107°F)🔥

🩸 Blisters in the mouth (on the tongue, lips, gums)

🩸 Sores in the hooves and severe lameness

🩸 Rapid decrease in milk production

🩸 Difficulty eating and drinking

🩸 Weakness and lethargy


After the blisters burst, the pain becomes severe, causing the animal to refuse to eat and drink and become weak from hunger!

Great precautions to prevent foot and mouth disease from spreading!


 ✅ Get vaccinated

(FMD vaccine is mandatory every 6 months)

✅ Isolate infected animals immediately..

✅ Check animals before going to markets and fairs.

✅ Wash the farm daily with disinfectants..

✅ Keep the shoes and clothes of shepherds and workers clean..

✅ Stop the entry of unnecessary people and vehicles into the affected area 🚫

✅ Sprinkle lime on the farm to eliminate the virus..

✅ Do a complete inspection before buying new animals and keep them isolated for 2 weeks..


📢 Remember!!

A sick animal can infect the entire herd.


How long does it take to treat foot-and-mouth disease? 🕰️


There is no specific treatment for foot-and-mouth disease because it is a viral disease!


✅ The best solution is to rest the animal and provide supportive therapy!


 🔹 To reduce fever: Antipyretic (e.g. Flunixin meglumine 💊)


🔹 To reduce pain: NSAIDs (e.g. Meloxicam or Ketoprofen 💉)


💧Antibiotic (to prevent bacterial infection): Penicillin or Oxytetracycline 💉


🔹 Spray on mouth sores: Potassium Permanganate or mouthwash 🦷


🔹 For hoof sores: Copper Sulfate or Dettol wash


💧 Full recovery may take 2 to 3 weeks! But weakened animals may take longer! 🕰️💔


Important instructions for farmers and veterinarians!


✅ Get vaccinated on time every year, because prevention is better than cure! 


✅ Keep animal food and water clean! 


✅ Get a complete check-up before buying new animals! 


✅ Keep infected animals separate from the rest of the herd! 


 ✅ If the disease appears, contact a veterinarian immediately!


📢 Prevent foot-and-mouth disease and keep your animals safe!


This disease is not only dangerous for animals but also economically devastating for farmers! 

Only vaccination, sanitation, and preventive measures can prevent this disease! 


Protect your animals from foot-and-mouth disease, so that milk, meat, and the economy are not lost!