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Factsheet: Foot-and-Mouth Disease  (PDF|39 KB)
USDA. APHIS. Veterinary Services.
This 2007 factsheet provides information on the signs, prevention and control of FMD.
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Foot and Mouth Disease
Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Animal Health & Welfare.
From the UK, this site provides news, answers to commonly asked questions, biosecurity resources, and information on disinfection protocols.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease
This chapter from The Merck Veterinary Manual, Eighth Edition, CD-ROM@2000 is reproduced with full permission from Merck & Co., Inc.
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Vaccine Offers New Control Options for FMD
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
Apr. 29, 2004 -- News story about the Foot and Mouth Disease Global Research Alliance.
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The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (EU-FMD)
FAO. Animal Production and Health Division.
Established in 1954, this European Commission web site provides links to reference documents, related organizations, and upcoming events related to foot-and-mouth disease.
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The Foot-and-Mouth Disease Home Page
Institute for Animal Health (Pirbright Laboratory).
Designated as the World Reference Laboratory for Foot-and-Mouth Disease by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Office International des Epizooties (OIE).
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