This paper discusses the use of different epidemiological models in a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The paper specifically looks at the role of modelling in the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the United Kingdom (FMD free) and their importance in helping to predict the progression of the outbreak.

This review looks at the pathogenesis of FMD using information from field and experimental studies. It describes routes of infection, incubation periods, sites of primary infection and secondary sites of replication. Viral excretion of foot-and-mouth disease and the antibody response to it are also described. The review also looks at the mechanisms behind perisistent infection and the "carrier state". Finally the paper gives an overview of foot-and-mouth disease diagnosis.

This paper discusses the mechanisms behind persistent foot-and-mouth virus infection in the pharynx and the consequential carrier state. It also looks at identifying carrier animals using different diagnostic tests such as probang sampling, real time PCR, using antibodies to non-structural proteins and antibody isotope levels. Foot-and-mouth disease transmission by carrier animals is also discussed.

An inquiry into the United Kingdom Government's handling of the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The inquiry gives a background to the 2001 United Kingdom epidemic as well as commenting on the spread of foot-and-mouth disease during the outbreak, government actions to combat the outbreak, disposal methods used and the economic impact of the outbreak.

This manual provides information on the nature of foot-and-mouth disease. It describes the principles and strategic options for its prevention, control and elimination.