Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Horses in Three States
Erica Larson
July 10, 2019
Horses in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for VS, and multiple facilities in each state have been quarantined.
Horses in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for VS, and multiple facilities in each state have been quarantined.
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