Genome sequences of 7 foot-and-mouth disease virus isolates reveal diversity in the O/ME-SA/Ind2001 lineage in India between 1997-2009

We report the genomes of 7 FMD virus isolates collected in India during 1997-2009. The strains represented four sublineages within the O/ME-SA/Ind2001 lineage. These viruses provide insights into FMDV diversity and evolution in India, and may influence future control measures, including vaccine selections.