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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
- Clinical Signs
The incubation period of FMD typically ranges from 2 to 14 days. Clinical signs vary among species:
Cattle:
- High fever (lasting 2-3 days)
- Blisters (vesicles) on the tongue, lips, gums, teats, and between the hooves
- Excessive salivation (roby) and drooling
- Lameness and reluctance to move
- Reduced milk production
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
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Ulceration of muzzle in buffalo |
Ulceration of interdigital space |
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Roby salivation in a cow |
Ulceration of oral mucosa |
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Massive oral salivation in a buffalo |
Rapid spread of FMD in large ruminant farm |
Sheep and goats: Often subclinical or mild, though vesicles on the feet and oral mucosa may occur.
