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foot-and-mouth disease

Definition:
A highly infectious disease caused by an Aphthovirus in cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. It is characterized by the development of blisters in the mouth and on the feet resulting in lameness.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • foot and mouth disease
  • foot-and-mouth disease virus infection
  • FMDV infection
  • hoof and mouth disease
  • FMD (Foot-and-mouth disease)
  • hoof-and-mouth disease
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/40752
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2018-06-21