Foot and mouth Flashcards
1
Q
What type of virus is foot and mouth?
A
Picornavirus
2
Q
What are the classic clinical signs of foot and mouth disease?
A
Drooling thick, ‘ropey’ saliva
Vesicles on mouth, feet, teats
Abortion/stillbirth
Death in young animals (myocarditis)
3
Q
How is foot and mouth diagnosed?
A
PCR, ELISA, virus isolation
4
Q
The UK is currently free of foot and mouth. Why was it important to control/eradicate FMD?
A
Reduced productivity and milk production
Mortality in young animals
Outbreak stopped trade
