Tanzanian Farmers Don't Vaccinate Against Foot and Mouth Disease. Here's Why

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Foot-and-mouth-disease is one of the world's most contagious and economically damaging diseases. Infected animals develop lesions on the feet, mouth, and/or mammary glands which cause lameness, loss of appetite and decreased milk yields.

Though mortality rates are low, it threatens the productivity of animal systems around the world. The economic losses can reach US$ 9 billion, as seen by modern outbreaks in the UK.

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