Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is an animal health issue, not a human health concern. The United States has been free of FMD since 1929. The U.S. Department of Agriculture uses aggressive surveillance and prevention measures to keep FMD out of the United States.
Farmers, veterinarians and government officials are on alert for any signs of FMD. The U.S. government has learned from the British experience in responding to FMD outbreaks, including ways to prevent the disease from spreading.
