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Elite Veteran
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| Seems more and more if this is showing up. From what I understand flies and midges transport the virus. Do you think indoor jackpots, etc. are more prone to it than outdoor? Just looking for thoughts | |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I don't know much about it except that I got health papers last week when I was at Daves and now I see I have to get them again before I go to Huron Saturday. More expense and time. | |
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Location: Four Corners Colorado | Are you talking about vesicular Stomatitis or something else? | |
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| I think you are referring to VSV ... if so, it is not only spread by midges but the blisters can puss, oooze, and can be spread by animal to animal as well as from people touching horses and fomites (buckets, fences, etc). VSV also infects cattle and overwinters in the grasshopper and midge egg populations.
While it is more commonly found in dry, arid regions - it can be spread pretty dang easily from the movement of cattle and horses.
This crap sucks to deal with and honestly, stay home if you're on the bubble. Indoor vs. Outdoor arenas won't have any change on this - midges go wherever the heck they please. The blisters and dealing with the virus are just the start, latent infections can happen and vet bills can soar while all you can do is provide supportive therapies. | |
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| VSV Yes that's right....got my m n v mixed up. Yes I too have to get extra health papers now as well which is a pain!!!! I'm just wondering how serious it is and if a person should be really concerned, kinda concerned, or is it like most things and blown out of proportion.
http://www.ksfy.com/news/headlines/Livestock-disease-continues-to-b...
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Location: Four Corners Colorado | GOOD FLY SPRAY! If it is in your area keep your horses fly sprayed and manure cleaned up. We get it around here from time to time and it is nasty stuff. Most of the time you don't need the vet and it heals on its own, but you can expect weight loss since the horses won't eat much. All you can really do is watch for secondary infections and make sure they keep drinking. It is worse for cattle I think.
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| Just a FYI. I was coming back from Colorado last week pulling a trailer, got about 2 miles into Nebraska and saw the Lights flashing in my mirrors. Yup, Livestock Inspection board! I pulled into the truck stop and proceeded to have about a 30 minute inspection of health papers, coggins, trip locations, and horses. The guy was super nice, and luckily all my papers were in order, BUT, while chatting with him, they said originally it was all Texas with the most cases, but now Colorado had 201 confirmed and that they (livestock inspection) had people positioned at all state lines leaving Colorado to do Health Checks, They were DEAD serious about it, So, moral of the story, Guess the Government is considering it SERIOUS, weather we do or not, and be SURE you have all your paperwork current, on both horses, vehichles and yourself, Again, the inspector was Super Nice, and very informative, but I don't want to know what it would have been like had my papers not been in order:
Here is some excellent information from the South Dakota State Vet:
ATTENTION!!! Important Information for all horses planning on coming to the 2015 South Dakota State Fair:
Horses Coming to State Fair Need Health Papers Issued Within 48 Hours of Arrival
PIERRE, S.D. – Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has been found at 29 locations in five counties in Western South Dakota since July 28, 2015. The disease causes painful blisters and sores on the mouth, nostrils, teats and feet of horses, cattle, swine and other livestock. To date, 27 of the pr...emises have affected horses, while two cattle herds have also been infected.
State Veterinarian, Dr. Dustin Oedekoven* is recommending owners monitor their livestock, especially horses, closely. Animals traveling for shows, exhibitions or events need especially diligent observation. Horses traveling to Huron for events associated with the SD State Fair are required to have a CVI (certificate of veterinary inspection) issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.
Flies and midges are the insect vectors responsible for transmitting VSV. The virus can also be spread through direct contact with infected livestock and indirectly through contact with contaminated equipment and tack. Isolation of affected and exposed animals, as well as fly and insect control are the most important steps in preventing the disease. Good sanitation and bio-security measures can help avoid exposure.
If you suspect VSV in your animals, contact your veterinarian immediately. Vesicular stomatitis should be immediately reported to the South Dakota state veterinarian at 605-773-3321. Affected premises are quarantined to prevent the spread of this disease. People who are in close contact with affected animals may develop an influenza-like illness with symptoms including fever, muscle aches and headache.
For further information regarding this press release, please visit the SD AIB website at: http://aib.sd.gov/diseasecontrol.shtm#horses.
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| VSV is a reportable livestock disease ... this means that APHIS (the regulatory/response part of the USDA) will quarantine areas and livestock movement because of previous cost losses to producers and industry.
This crap SUCKS and is extremely hard to contain until the frost kills the insect vectors and allows for a time of reprieve. | |
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| So I am correct in thinking that because it is a State Fair and they will be bringing in all kinds of livestock (Cattle, Pigs, Sheep) which in turn increases fly and such that is why it's an especially high profile deal. Why then do you suppose that the other livestock aren't required to have such current health papers? | |
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| I've lived in CO my entire life. Every year that I can remember, dating back to roughly 1984, we have had freak outs about VS. Oddly enough the horses that usually get it aren't the ones traveling down the road, but rather the back yard pasture pet that hasn't left the property in 10 years. I've had to get 3 health papers in the last 20 days. It's a crock. Even all the vets say it's a crock. Follow common sense and good fly management and you won't have a problem. Don't share buckets or allow nose to nose contact with other horses. Use a good quality fly spray and other fly protection. | |
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