what are hoof and mouth
Hoof and Mouth Disease (HMD) is an acute infectious disease of cloven-hoofed animals. The name Foot and Mouth Disease is a misnomer since the animals this disease affects technically do not have feet.. In susceptible populations, there is a high rate of illness when an outbreak occurs but the death loss is minimal. This disease primarily has severe economic implications for the livestock industries. Hoof and Mouth disease is characterized by vesiculation, or blistering of the hooves and oral cavity. Cattle, swine, sheep, and goats are all susceptible. Seven immunologic types, over 60 subtypes and numerous strains have been identified.