Firozabad CVO Alerts Livestock Owners: Differentiate Lameness from FMD in Winter

• Dr. Sumesh Gupta, Chief Veterinary Officer of Firozabad, advises livestock owners on common winter animal ailments.
• Animals often suffer from foot wounds, swelling, or difficulty walking due to cold, which is mistaken for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
• Mouth ulcers causing animals to stop eating are also frequently misdiagnosed as FMD.
• Dr. Gupta clarifies that FMD involves simultaneous wounds in both hooves and mouth; isolated symptoms indicate other illnesses.
• Ephemeral Fever, or Lame Disease, is another winter ailment often confused with FMD; it's not fatal but requires timely intervention. Livestock owners can call 1962 for free ambulance service.

Why It Matters: Proper diagnosis is crucial for winter animal diseases; distinguish lameness and mouth issues from FMD for timely treatment.