Host/Virus Interaction

Transmission of FMD

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Dissemination of Virus

Dissemination of virus from an infected animal depends on:

Number and species of animal affected
Duration of virus shedding
Virus production before clinical signs
Age of lesions

Other sources of aerosol production are:

Slurry
Milk tankers
Burning of carcasses

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