Foot and mouth disease in the Sudan

Abstract

Epidemiology of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the Sudan is discussed. Four of the 7 FMD virus serotypes have been recor­ ded in the country; these are O, A, SAT 1 and SAT 2. The free animal movement together with the lack of vaccination have played a great role in the spread of the disease in the Sudan. The economical importance of the disease in the country has been outlined, and future plans for its control are discussed.