foot-and-mouth disease
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口蹄疫, 手足口病
a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious infection that affects animals with split hooves, such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. It is caused by the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which spreads through direct contact with infected animals, contaminated equipment, or virus particles carried in the air. Symptoms include fever, blisters or wounds on the mouth, tongue, and hooves, excessive salivation, and difficulty in walking. FMD can lead to large economic losses because of reduced milk production, weight loss, and restrictions on the movement and trade of affected animals and animal products. Prevention involves maintaining strict hygiene, vaccination, and immediate control of outbreaks.
- Strict biosecurity protocols during FMD outbreaks prevent further transmission.
在口蹄疫爆发期间严格的生物安全协议防止进一步传播。
- The vet confirmed FMD in the herd based on characteristic clinical signs.
兽医根据特征性临床症状确认了畜群中的口蹄疫。
- Vaccination helps prevent foot-and-mouth disease in susceptible regions.
疫苗接种有助于在易感地区预防口蹄疫。
- Import and export controls prevent the introduction of FMD across borders.
进出口控制防止口蹄疫跨越边境引入。
- a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak caused significant economic losses in the cattle industry.
口蹄疫的爆发给养牛业造成了重大经济损失。