
USDA develops new cell line for detection of foot-and-mouth disease
USDA scientists at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center have developed a new cell line that rapidly and accurately detects foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), according to a USDA news release May 16. Photo More...

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in cows in China’s Qinghai Province
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) reported Monday that a least two cows in northwest China’s Qinghai Province have been laboratory confirmed positive for the serious animal disease, foot-and-mouth disease, More...

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed in China’s Sichuan Province
Coronary band vesicles on the feet of a pig with Foot-and-mouth disease.Credits: USDA Chinese agriculture officials are confirming a small outbreak of the highly contagious viral disease of cattle and swine, foot-and-mouth More...