Prevention dealing with FMD
It is essential for livestock owners and producers to maintain sound biosecurity practices to prevent introduction/spread of the virus. Measures that are recommended at the farm level include:
•control the introduction of new animals to existing stock;
•control over access to livestock by people and equipment;
•maintain sanitation of livestock pens, buildings, vehicles and equipment ;
•monitor and report illness;
•appropriate disposal of manure and dead carcasses.
Contingency planning for potential outbreaks will identify the elements included in a response effort to eradicate the disease, such as:
•humane destruction of all infected, recovered and FMD-susceptible contact animals;
•appropriate disposal of carcasses and all animal products;
•surveillance and tracing of potentially infected or exposed livestock;
•strict quarantine and controls on movement of livestock, equipment, vehicles, and;
•thorough disinfection of premises and all infected material (implements, cars, clothes, etc.)