The last outbreak of FMD in Japan occurred in 1908.
Japan has relatively minor numbers of livestock and is a net importer of beef and pork.
The island of Kyushu accounts for a substantial portion of Japan s beef cattle and pigs. The US imported no live ruminants or swine from Japan in 1999 and early 2000. However, numerous animal products including fresh meat, semen, and animal feeds were imported. There are no further recommendations. As of March 25, diagnostic tests have been inconclusive, although serologic testing has shown the presence of FMD type O antibodies.