FMD can be confused with several other animal illnesses. Consult your veterinarian or CFIA if you have any doubt about animal illnesses on your farm. Increase biosecurity on the farm. The FMD virus can be spread by people, animals or other objects such as clothing, vehicles, equipment, feed or water. It can also spread through the air.
People can carry the virus on clothes, on shoes or in their noses.
Dry cleaning of clothes is recommended. When returning home, follow the same precautions as international visitors coming to your farm. The federal and provincial governments are working together to monitor the situation and keep people informed. Virkon is available at many farm supply stores.