Colorado VS: 42 Locations Quarantined in 14 Counties
Edited Press Release
October 9, 2015
Officials say prolonged warm temperatures in Colorado this fall have spurred vesicular stomatitis transmission.
Officials say prolonged warm temperatures in Colorado this fall have spurred vesicular stomatitis transmission.
A 2014 outbreak at a Japanese racing stable re-awakened awareness of Getah virus and its threat to horses.
Officials say more than 200 vesicular stomatitis (VS) quarantines have been released thus far in Colorado.
This symposium will focus on the immune system’s role in equine diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
Officials say more than 150 vesicular stomatitis (VS) quarantines have been released thus far in Colorado.
The horse and other livestock on the affected farm have been placed under quarantine.
The Hippolia Foundation unites equine research groups for better progress, improved funding opportunities, and more.
The unvaccinated 8-year-old gelding fell ill on Sept. 2 and was euthanized Sept. 3.
Participating horses must have a health certificate issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.
As of Aug. 26, 65 locations in 15 counties are under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Scientists examined the effects of Salmonella shedding on previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.
Officials said this outbreak is not contained to one specific area of the state and urged horse owners to take caution.
Researchers found no evidence that donkeys pose more of a disease threat than horses at mixed-equine events.
Cases reported in Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Delta, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, and Weld counties.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Cases have been confirmed in Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, and Montrose counties.
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