'
1
Forums Albums Skins 1
Search Register Logon


You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.
OTHER FORUMS:    Barrel Horses  -   Trucks   -   Cutting  -   Reining  -   Roping 
'
First case of VSV in Colorado

Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Last activity 2005-07-13 7:33 PM
2 replies, 3149 views

View previous thread :: View next thread
   General Discussion -> Horse Talk  Click to return to Barrel Talk
Refresh
Message format
 
huntseat
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2005-07-13 12:30 PM (#28002)
Subject: First case of VSV in Colorado


Expert


Posts: 1989
1000500100100100100252525
Location: South Central OK
I am forwarding this notice on behalf of the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Their web site is at http://www.ag.state.co.us.
You can stay up to date on the case counts and states affected by going to the Texas Animal Health Commission web site at;
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us and selecting the link to "USDA Vesicular Stomatitis Information Page."
As of July 12, the current number of premises quarantined because of VS: Arizona 13;  New Mexico 6;
Utah 4; and Colorado 1.    Carla Everett, TAHC


First case of VSV in Colorado; Delta County horse tests positive

LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Colorado has become the fifth state in the country to have a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). A six-year-old horse in Delta County tested positive for the disease, and the premise has been placed under quarantine.

"VSV is not a human health issue, but it can have severe economic impact on livestock owners, especially in the dairy industry," said Wayne Cunningham, state veterinarian at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. "The disease usually doesn't result in an animal's death, but the main reason we watch it closely is due to fact that the symptoms closely resemble foot-and-mouth disease, which is much more economically devastating."

In 2004, 148 horses, 119 cattle, four sheep and goats, and two alpacas were infected with the disease, involving a total of 107 premises across the Colorado.

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that is usually not fatal but causes painful lesions around an infected animal's mouth, nostrils, teats and hooves, symptoms similar to foot-and-mouth disease. Only laboratory tests can differentiate the diseases. All disease samples from Colorado were sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, for testing.

VSV primarily affects cattle, horses, and swine. These blisters enlarge and break, leaving raw tissue that is so painful infected animals generally refuse to eat or drink and show signs of lameness. Severe weight loss usually follows.

Since the disease is believed to be spread by insects, preventative measures include keeping susceptible animals in dry corrals and stables, using insecticides and insect repellents daily, providing good nutrition and practicing best management techniques.

Prior to 2004, the last case of VSV in Colorado was diagnosed in 1998. Although vulnerable, humans are rarely infected with the disease and usually display flu-like symptoms. In addition to livestock, other susceptible animals include llamas, goats and wild animals such as deer, bobcats and raccoons. For more information on VSV, visit our Web site at www.ag.state.co.us.

share Top of the page Bottom of the page
verushka
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2005-07-13 6:55 PM (#28023 - in reply to #28002)
Subject: RE: First case of VSV in Colorado


Regular


Posts: 87
252525
Location: Novato, California
I'm leaving to go to Pagosa Springs tomorrow from California. Should I be worried?
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
huntseat
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2005-07-13 7:33 PM (#28026 - in reply to #28002)
Subject: RE: First case of VSV in Colorado


Expert


Posts: 1989
1000500100100100100252525
Location: South Central OK

Visist the texas website and/or call to make sure you have the most accurate information before hauling out!

THe Texas website should have contacts to Colorados state animal health dept.

share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread
Message format
 

'
Registered to: Horse Trailer World
(Delete all cookies set by this site)