USDA Officials Confirm 63 Newly Affected Vesicular Stomatitis Premises
Vesicular stomatitis virus can cause blisters and sores in the mouth and on the tongue, muzzle, teats, or hooves of horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and a number of other animals. | Photo: Courtesy Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed on Sept. 12 that seven states remain affected by vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV): Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. However, officials have not confirmed any new counties as being VSV-positive.

Since its last Situation Report on Sept. 5, the USDA has identified 63 new VSV-affected premises, with 18 confirmed positive and 45 suspect horses.

Also since the Sept. 5 Situation Report, the following confirmed or suspect premises have been released from quarantine:

  • Colorado: 66
  • Nebraska: 2
  • New Mexico: 1
  • Texas: 11
  • Utah: 4
  • Wyoming: 5

VS 101

Vesicular stomatitis virus can cause blisters and sores in the mouth and on the tongue, muzzle, teats, or hooves of horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and a number of other animals. Lesions usually heal in two or three weeks

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