Where it’s found

FMD occurs in many countries around the world. In 2022, an FMD outbreak occurred in Indonesia, including Bali.

Recently, there have been significant changes to the global distribution of this disease, including outbreaks in parts of the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

What it affects

Animals at risk from FMD include cattle, sheep, goats, camelids (camels, alpacas, llamas), deer and pigs. It does not affect horses or zebras.

This disease is a serious threat to Australia’s animal health and trade. Few animals die from FMD, but it severely affects animal welfare and production.

FMD is not a food safety concern. It cannot be transmitted to humans through consuming commercially produced meat or dairy products.

How to protect against FMD

Find out how to protect your livestock from possible outbreaks of FMD.

You need to be aware of:

  • signs of FMD
  • how it spreads
  • how to prepare your property
  • how we keep FMD out of Australia.

You can find this information at agriculture.gov.au.

Report a concern

Report any suspected outbreaks by calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or contact your local veterinarian.