Models of foot-and-mouth disease

Models of foot-and-mouth disease.

During the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the UK, three very different models were used in an attempt to predict the disease dynamics and inform control measures. This was one of the first times that models had been used during an epidemic to support the decision-making process. It is probable that models will play a pivotal role in any future livestock epidemics, and it is therefore i...

Lyophilizing Foot-and Mouth Disease Virus at Low Drying Temperature

Indirect Complement Fixation in Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Foot and Mouth Disease

Foot-and-mouth disease.

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease of cloven-hoofed animals. The disease was initially described in the 16th century and was the first animal pathogen identified as a virus. Recent FMD outbreaks in developed countries and their significant economic impact have increased the concern of governments worldwide. This review describes the reemergence of FMD in developed count...