Bovine Foot and Mouth Disease Flashcards
what viral family does FMD belong to
picornaviridae
what type of virus is FMD
RNA
Naked
what is the defining characteristic of FMD
vesicular mucosal lesions in ruminants and swine
in what species is FMD refractory
horses
which species may not become infected but can act as a host
horses
wildlife
true or false:
FMD is a notifiable disease
true
what is used to control FMD from spreading
strict regulations and surveillance
what is the importance of recognizing FMD has several serotypes
it impacts diagnosis and vaccination
true or false:
FMD has a high mortality and a high morbidity
false
mortality = low
morbidity = high
what is the biggest impact of FMD
slow recovery = loss of production
why are vaccines not effective with FMD
continuous antigenic drift and they are only serotype specific
what is the incubation time
2-8 days
what are the first clinical signs
fever
anorexia
depression
marked drop in milk production
what appears after 24 hours of infection
drooling
vesicle formation
how does FMD affect a calf less than 6 months of age
death by myocarditis
