Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control in Asia: Meeting Unique Challenges
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As Swine veterinarians and members of the agricultural sector we all have a vital stake in the future of animal health especially in the production animal segment. Underlying this philosophy is need for “better solutions” to some of the problems affecting livestock generally and swine industry specifically. In this context, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been an enduring disease control priority globally and today presents the fastest growing challenge facing Asia.
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