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Source domain: gardenroute.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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Supportive treatment guidance for livestock clinical signs of FMD (no cure)
The document provides practical supportive care guidelines for livestock showing common FMD clinical signs (such as mouth sores and blisters, fever, hoof lesions, teats lesions, and fluid-filled blisters). It explains that the primary objective is not to eliminate the virus, and that treatments (including anti-inflammatory medication or antibiotics) should be administered under veterinary guidance to reduce pain and fever, prevent dehydration, maintain lesion cleanliness, avoid secondary bacterial infections, and improve animal welfare.
Reference
https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Treating-Clinical-Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Livestock-infected-by-FMD.pdf
Closing Date
13 February 2026
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
All treatments, especially the use of anti -inflammatory medication or antibiotics, should be administered under veterinary guidance to ensure safe and responsible use.
Immediate reporting of suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease to the nearest State Veterinarian
If someone suspects Foot-and-Mouth Disease in livestock, the document instructs them to report suspected cases immediately to the nearest State Veterinarian. It also lists contact options including the Garden Route Emergency Call Centre and specific State Veterinarian contacts.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Suspected cases of Foot -and-Mouth Disease must be reported immediately to the nearest State Veterinarian.
