What is FMD?
Agent responsible
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Environmental effect on FMD virus
FMD virus can survive for long periods of time in dark, moist conditions but is rapidly inactivated by a combination of desiccation, pH and temperature.
Practical examples of FMD virus survival under temperate conditions
Conditions
Survival
Dry Faeces
14 days
Slurry
6 months
Urine
39 days
Ground
- Summer - Winter
3 days 28 days
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