Translations:Basic Field Epi: Manual/671/en
- The cow has been examined and some lesions observed on the mouth and tongue that resemble ulcers and fluid filled blisters or vesicles.
- The case has been identified as a priority syndrome (PLL - limping, excessive salivation and vesicles on the mouth / foot / teat in cattle).
- Samples were sent to the laboratory
- The case has been reported to iSIKHNAS and there has been a formal government response involving DINAS veterinarians.
- The following control strategies have been implemented:
- Quarantine - locally
- Biosecurity
- The IndovetPlan for foot-and-mouth disease outlines further control strategies if the laboratory result is positive. These may include
- Quarantine for larger areas
- Slaughter programs
- Vaccination programs
- The laboratory result and other information rule out foot-and-mouth disease for this particular case