Canadian animals are highly susceptible. If an outbreak occurred, the virus could spread quickly to all parts of the country. Wildlife such as deer, elk and bison could become infected and remain a reservoir for the virus. FMD is a reportable disease in the Health of Animals Act. Any suspect case must be immediately reported to a CFIA veterinarian.
Specific measures are in place to control and eliminate the disease if needed.
It can also spread through the air-up to 60 km across land and up to 300 km across water. The virus can survive in these products for an extended period. Meat, dairy products or animal products that have the virus are sources of infection. CFIA recommends dry cleaning of clothes. CFIA recommends dry cleaning of clothes.