A case of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been confirmed on a 1,400-head cattle farm in Hungary, near the Slovak border. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease that poses a significant threat to livestock, requiring immediate action to prevent further spread.
What is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)?
Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) is a highly infectious, non-enveloped virus that spreads rapidly among cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats.
How is FMD Transmitted?
The virus spreads through:
✅ Direct animal-to-animal contact
✅ Contaminated equipment, vehicles, feed, clothing
✅ Secretions and excretions (saliva, milk, urine, feces)
✅ Meat and dairy products
✅ Airborne transmission over long distances
Signs & Symptoms of FMD
🔴 Fever
🔴 Blisters in the mouth, hooves, and udder
🔴 Drooling and lameness
🔴 Decreased milk production
🔴 General weakness and malaise
[👉 Learn more about Foot and Mouth Disease – WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)]
Essential Biosecurity Measures for Farms
To prevent the spread of FMD, farmers and livestock handlers must follow strict biosecurity protocols:
✔ Access Control & Hygiene Barriers – Restrict farm entry
✔ Regular Disinfection – Shoes, clothing, vehicles, and equipment
✔ Minimize Animal Movement – Prevent contact between farms
✔ Limit Human Traffic – Reduce farm visits and interactions
✔ Stop Livestock Transport – Avoid moving animals, hay, straw, or manure from suspected areas
✔ Strict Hand Hygiene – Frequent washing and disinfection
Effective Disinfection Against FMD – Use VIREX
VIREX is a powerful disinfectant tested against Foot and Mouth Disease Virus according to DEFRA (UK) standards.
💧 Recommended dilution: 1g of VIREX per 1300mL of water
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📞 Suspect an FMD case? Contact your local veterinary office immediately for guidance.
🚨 Early detection and fast action protect your farm and the agricultural sector!