Foot-and-mouth disease - Clincal aspects, disease status, control techniques, specimen preparation and diagnostic approach [German]

摘要

The clinical signs of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs are described. The current epidemiological situation in Europe. and the world is summarized. Sonic mechanisms of disease introduction and spread as well as key elements of disease control and prevention strategies are discussed. The types and shipment of samples as well as the current methods of laboratory diagnosis by detection of FMD-virus, antigen, nucleic acid and antibodies are reviewed. Special emphasis is laid on the differentiation between vaccinated and infected animals. [References: 11]