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foot-and-mouth disease: Quick Facts

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No new FMD cases outside Kalala Island • Oct. 30, 2026, 8:32 AM ET (The Namibian)

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Also Known As aphthous fever • hoof-and-mouth disease • FMD • aftosa

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