Swine Vesicular Disease

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VIRUSES
PICORNAVIRIDAE



Pathogenesis

Epidemiology

  • Transfer via ingestion of unboiled swill
  • Eradicated from the UK in 1981

Diagnosis

  • ELISA for virus antigen on vesicle fluid

Control

  • NOTIFIABLE disease
  • Restriction of movement
  • Slaughter with compensation
  • Carcasses buried in lime or incinerated