Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine is proving to be a breakthrough in maintaining the production value of livestock
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a mild, contagious viral infection, which is commonly observed among young children and is characterized by sores in the mouth and rash on the feet and hands. Foot and mouth disease is widely contagious in animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, and pigs being the most affected. There is a specific treatment for FMD, although after recovering animals lose their production value. Therefore, vaccination plays a crucial role in keeping the production value of livestock. For years, Foot and Mouth Disease has been known to infect livestock, although it was always thought to only come from infected birds. In the past, Foot and Mouth Disease was considered "untreatable" and was not commonly-diagnosed in humans. The benefits of the Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccine are numerous. Animal producers and owners do not have to worry about giving their animals’ drugs and medication, as the animal will naturally get immunity from the Foot an