In the Amur region protected from foot-and-mouth disease more than 150 thousand animals
The disease can affect animals even in the absence of obvious signs.
In the Amur region, the prevention of foot-and-mouth disease among farm animals continues. Since the beginning of the year, veterinary specialists have treated more than 150,000 head: more than 131,000 cows and other cattle, as well as more than 19,000 goats and sheep, have been vaccinated.
For vaccination, a domestic drug is used, designed for three variants of the virus at once - A, O and Asia-1. These species have previously been identified in the region, so immunization remains an important part of veterinary interventions.
The vaccination schedule depends on the age of the animals. Young animals are vaccinated from the first months of life, and adults undergo the procedure twice a year.
FMD refers to particularly contagious infections. The disease can affect animals even in the absence of obvious signs at the source of infection, and can spread through people, transport and air. Therefore, timely vaccination helps reduce the risk of infection spreading in farms.
