Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. It is caused by the foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which belongs to the Picornaviridae family. Once an animal has been infected with the virus, it can start to show various symptoms such as:

• fever
• blisters in the mouth, tongue, and on hooves
• excessive salivation or drooling
• difficulty eating or walking
• weight loss
• reduced milk production

Since there is no cure for FMD, precautionary biosecurity measures on farms are of the utmost importance to minimise the risk of further spread. First of all, it is crucial to thoroughly clean and disinfect the contaminated areas in case of an outbreak. This happens preferably at regular time intervals (eg. when stables are emptied). Our clean – disinfect products are the perfect fit for this job and contribute to good on-farm biosecurity. Cleaning and disinfection starts by using the active foam cleaner, Roam Eco Power, which will remove all excess dirt and the majority of microorganisms. After cleaning, all surfaces must be disinfected in order to eliminate over 99% of the remaining pathogens. Virox* is the perfect partner in crime for disinfecting all hard surfaces in the stable, while Huwa-San TR-50** will ensure optimal water quality distributed in the waterline system. Both disinfectants have been proven effective towards viruses.