First Kansas Horses Confirmed With VSV in 2019
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 Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) confirmed on Oct. 23 that horses in Sherman County tested positive for vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). All the infected horses reside on the same premises, and no animals have moved on or off the property for more than three weeks. Livestock on the premises have been quarantined, and no other animals are known to have been exposed.

The cases make Kansas the eighth state where VSV has been diagnosed in 2019. This summer, KDA enacted heightened importation requirements from neighboring states with confirmed VSV cases.

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