Release from Great Britain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAFF)


5 June 2001


Advice for horse owners during the foot and mouth outbreak


Though horses are not susceptible to infection by foot and mouth they may act as mechanical vectors and be involved in spreading infection.


Material from an infected animal (dung, hair etc.) could be carried on hooves, bodies and tack of horses and by the rider. It could be carried from areas containing infected animals to previously “clean” areas

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