Which statement about Foot and Mouth Disease is false?

Vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is not simple due to the presence of multiple serotypes of the virus that causes the disease. FMD is caused by a virus with several different serotypes (such as O, A, and Asia 1, among others), making the development of a single, universal vaccine impractical. Each serotype can result in outbreaks, necessitating tailored vaccinations that are specific to the circulating strains during any given outbreak. This complexity complicates vaccination strategies as it may require multiple vaccines to provide adequate protection across different regions and during outbreaks.

The other statements highlight important characteristics of FMD, such as its highly contagious nature and the fact that virtually all cloven-hoofed animals are susceptible, contributing to the disease's impact on livestock and wildlife populations. The mention of the African Buffalo as a wildlife reservoir points to the real-world epidemiology of FMD, further underlining the disease's significance in both agricultural and ecological contexts.