In a message dated 3/26/01 9:35:35 PM, Niilus_at_aol.com writes: << it can be transmitted to other domestic animals and man >> >From what has been on tv this is rarely contagious to humans. >From Encarta "Foot-and-Mouth Disease, contagious febrile disease of animals and, rarely, humans. It is also called hoof-and-mouth disease. Caused by a virus, it affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and deer, often causing epidemics. " I hope that wasn't too much to grab. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 26 2001 - 19:50:02 PST
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