What would be the economic impact if foot-and-mouth disease did occur in the U.S.?
A. If FMD were to occur in the U.S., the degree of economic impact would depend on how quickly the disease was identified and effective control measures put in place. If it was controlled quickly and eradicated, as was the case with the last occurrence of FMD in the U.S. back in 1929, the damage might be small. However, if the disease became widespread, the economic loss could easily be many billions of dollars.
