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Starting in early February, 2001 there is a severe outbreak of this disease in Great Britain. Foot and Mouth Disease is also known as Hoof and Mouth Disease. It infects all cloven footed animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, swine, deer, elk, moose, camels, llama, and bison. Horses are not affected. It is highly communicable and can easily be accidently transported by people traveling from ... [MORE]
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History of the Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Britain 2001
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A well documented history of the crisis in the UK, how the virus spread, and the results. Payment required to view site.
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AVIS - Foot and Mouth Disease
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Includes description, clinical diagnosis, control strategies, epidemiology, and references.
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BBC In Depth: Foot and Mouth
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Comprehensive collection of news articles, reports, forums, audio and video. From BBC News. UK.
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DEFRA : Foot and mouth disease
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Latest news and advice for farmers and visitors from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) formerly the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food MAFF).
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FAO - FMD in the UK 2001
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Includes maps, reports, news, and links.
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Foot and Mouth Disease
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World Organisation for Animal Health - aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and control, references.
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Foot and Mouth Disease
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Information from the Sheep Veterinary Society.
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Foot and Mouth Disease in Britain
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Materials and comments on the history of the animal plague, compiled by Abigail Woods at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, Manchester.
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Foot and Mouth Disease News : The Pig Site
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News articles, maps of affected areas, and disease information.
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Foot and Mouth Disease Virus illustration
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Description andillustration of the foot and mouth disease virus life cycle, by Russell Kightley Media.
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Foot and Mouth Disease: Cybersavvy UK
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An independent newswire for the latest news on Foot and Mouth disease in UK, confirmed outbreaks, commentary and MAFF announcements.
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Foot and Mouth Disease: The Pigsite
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Article with information about symptoms, history, control measures, and photographs of lesions.
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Foot and Mouth Features
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From Sovereignty magazine, produces by Alistair McConnachie.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the United Kingdom 2001; its cause, course, control and consequences
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A paper presented at the RBI/EAAP/FAO meeting in Budapest on 23 August 2001, by Lawrence Alderson, Rare Breeds International.
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Foot-and-mouth: Fear and slaughter
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In-depth special reports and analysis on the foot and mouth crisis in the United Kingdom, 2001, bought to you by CNN.com Europe.
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Guardian Special Reports: Foot and mouth disease
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Ongoing collection of news, commentary, audio, graphics and interactive guides to the outbreak. From the Guardian Media Group. UK.
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Institute for Animal Health: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus
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Includes links, .pdf files with information about the virus, and disease reports.
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Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Foot and Mouth Information
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Features infected area map, control measures in Northern Ireland, current status of the epidemic, and press releases.
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Plum Island Animal Disease Center, USDA
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US laboratory for foreign animal diseases, including hoof and mouth. Mission, research, news, safety, environment and history. New York.
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Sheepdrove: Foot and Mouth Disease Information
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Includes news, articles, FAQ, and opinions for vaccination.
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The European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
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Includes information and maps about about the current outbreak, and meeting and disease information.
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