USDA Issues Situation Report Due to Vesicular Stomatitis Cases
Because of the virus’ contagious nature and its resemblance to other diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, animal health officials urge livestock owners and caretakers to report these symptoms to their veterinarian immediately. | Photo: Courtesy Wyoming State Veterinarian's Office

On Aug. 15, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said six states have confirmed cases of VS: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.

Since its previous Situation Report on Aug. 10, no new states have been confirmed positive for VS. However, counties within previously affected states have been confirmed newly positive:

  • Colorado: Arapahoe, Gunnison, and Mineral counties
  • Nebraska: Scottsbluff County
  • Texas: Bosque and Dallas counties
  • Wyoming: Albany and Sweetwater counties

For a full listing of affected states and counties with corresponding numbers of affected (confirmed and suspect) and quarantined premises, see the APHIS-published PDF

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