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Foot and mouth disease

New Zealand has never had a case of foot and mouth disease. If an outbreak occurred here, it would seriously affect our farmers, rural communities, primary industries, and the economy. Find out about the disease, how we're prepared for it, what we'd do if it arrived, and how you can help.

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About foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth disease readiness

Keeping foot and mouth disease out of New Zealand

Advice to farmers and livestock owners about FMD

Signs of foot and mouth disease: information for vets

Foot and mouth disease information for meat, livestock, and dairy workers

Potential effects of a foot and mouth disease outbreak

Foot and mouth disease: consuming meat and dairy