Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

· There is no specific antiviral treatment for FMD. Management of affected animals focuses on supportive care, including pain relief, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and management of secondary infections.

·  In endemic regions, affected animals are often allowed to recover naturally, although their productivity may be permanently compromised.

· In non-endemic countries, control policies typically include stamping out (culling infected and in-contact animals), movement restrictions, and disinfection procedures to eliminate the virus.