What to South Dakota livestock producers need to do?
A. Livestock producers need to watch their livestock for blisters around the mouth or muzzle, excessive drooling, lameness, and other signs of FMD in their herd. Swine and cattle typically show signs of the disease within two to seven days of exposure. Sheep and goats may display minimal clinical signs of the disease after an incubation period of up to fourteen days. Immediately report any unusual or suspicious signs of disease to your local veterinarian, the South Dakota State Veterinarian’s Office, 605-773-3321, or USDA/Veterinary Services at 605-224-6186. USDA also has a toll-free FMD telephone center at 1-800-601-9327.
