Species Affected
Cattle, buffalo, sheep,
goats and pigs are often
affected
domesticated
species, but the disease is
more severe in cattle and
pigs.
Clinical Signs
Fever, loss of feed intake,
drop in milk production,
drooling of saliva like ropey
string, vesicles develop on
the tongue, lips, gums, and
palate
and
eventually
rupture. Concurrent to oral
lesions, vesicles also appear
in inter digital skin and
coronary ba
nd of the feet.
The animal
May
open and
close its mouth with a
characteristic
smacking
sound. Sh
eep and goats
May
show lameness.
In pigs,
lesions
May
be seen on snout
and also on the feet.
Preventive Measures
Regular vaccination and
seromonitoring.
Disinfection
with
sodium ca
rbonate (4%)
or 10% washing soda
and strict biosecurity
measures to be followed
and animal movement May
be controlled.
Source: Dr. S.S.Patil, ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru.