Monitoring animals for FMD means watching them closely and testing as needed.
Cattle Health Monitors can use the tools to find early signs of disease. Only animals with no evidence of infection will be eligible to move on a permit during an outbreak.
Cattle Health Monitors…
people who normally look at the cattle and can recognize when something is “off”
Guidance
Observe!
Look for animals that are “off” or abnormal.
Record!
Write down what you see.
Report!
Know how to report abnormal findings during an outbreak.
Train!
Visit the Training page to learn how to observe, record, and report.
FMD Disease Info
