Humans can also become infected with the disease when handling affected. The infectious disease known as vesicular stomatitis virus vsv was a problem in colorado during summer of 2014. The virus causing vesicular stomatitis can also infect handlers of infected animals. Three horses located in pecos county tested positive for vesicular stomatitis, according to state health officials. The horses owner sought veterinary care for the animals after observing blistering and swelling on the animals tongues and lips.
Vesicular stomatitis vsv in texas situational update no. Vesicular stomatitis vs has an incubation period from 2 to 8 days. Sheep, goats and many other wild species can be infected. The disease is characterized by the appearance of shortlived vesicles which turn into ulcers and erosions inside and outside the horse s mouth, tongue.
In horses, vesicular lesions generally occur on the upper surface of the tongue, the lips, the corners of the mouth, and the gums, as well as around the nostrils. Vesicular stomatitis aetiology epidemiology diagnosis prevention and control references aetiology classification of the causative agent vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a member of the family rhabdoviridae, genus vesiculovirus. Rood, ms, dvm, utah state university background there are two major vesicular blister diseases of cattle, foot and mouth disease fmd and vesicular stomatitis vs. The horses are located at a facility about 30 miles north of fort stockton. The virus can also infect sheep and goats as well as wildlife and other mammals. Vesicular stomatitis in livestock veterinary medicine extension. Indiana vesiculovirus, formerly vesicular stomatitis indiana virus vsiv or vsv is a virus in the family rhabdoviridae. It causes blisterlike lesions in the mouth, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and teats. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral infection that can affect horses, cattle and other livestock. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a member of the family rhabdoviridae, genus. In some cases, lesions also develop on the coronary bands, or on the udder or sheath. Humans can, but rarely do, become infected by handling infected animals or contaminated equipment. Vesicular stomatitis is a zoonotic viral disease that primarily affects equines, cattle and swine. Vesicular stomatitis an overview sciencedirect topics.
This newly identified case comes six weeks after the last confirmed case of vsv in texas. Vesicular stomatitis positive diagnosis in two colorado. Vesicular stomatitis vs is a vesicular disease of horses, cattle and pigs caused by vesiculoviruses of the family rhabdoviridae. Vesicular stomatitis is a reportable disease in many regions and should be taken very seriously. Vesicular stomatitis in horses vetlexicon equis from. If you report suspicion of vesicular stomatitis, apha vets will investigate. Outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis vs occur in texas every several years, but until this june, there were no reported cases since 2014. This disease is clinically indistinguishable in relevant susceptible species from foot and mouth disease fmd, vesicular exanthema of swine ves, or swine vesicular disease svd.
Vesicular stomatitis in texas situational update no. The permit number is to be listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection cvi and is given to. Definition vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, swine and new world camelids that occurs in the western hemisphere. This is because its clinical presentation is identical to the very.
A serum sample obtained from a horse in the outbreak was used as control. The disease is characterized by the appearance of shortlived vesicles which turn into ulcers and erosions inside and outside the horse s mouth, tongue, nasal mucosae, and. If you suspect vesicular stomatitis its essential to have your veterinarian confirm the diagnoses with a blood test. Serologic evaluation of vesicular stomatitis virus exposure in horses and cattle in 1996. Vesicular stomatitis virus of the new jersey serotype vsvnj causes vesicular disease in cattle, pigs, and horses throughout the americas. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. On april, 2020, the national veterinary services laboratories nvsl in ames, iowa, confirmed a finding of vesicular stomatitis virus vsv infection indiana. The lesions in horses may also appear as crusting scabs on the muzzle, lips, ears, coronary bands, sheath, udder, or ventral abdomen. All imports of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and cervidae from any states which have a confirmed vesicular stomatitis positive animal since the beginning of each calendar year, are required to be accompanied by a preentry permit number prior to import into north dakota. Apr 24, 2014 vesicular stomatitis is a viral infection that can affect horses, cattle and other livestock. Your horse may also experience lameness if his coronary band develops coronitis. Oral vesicular lesions in horses without evidence of vesicular stomatitis virus infection article pdf available in journal of the american veterinary medical. The signs of this disease are almost identical to three other important diseases of animals.
Apr, 2020 2020health inspection vesicular stomatitis virus vsv situation report april, 2020 veterinary information current as of 12. Horses and cattle with vesicular stomatitis become feverish two to five days after exposure. Vesicular stomatitis january 2020 the disease vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a viral disease agent that affects primarily horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. While many horses have a good prognosis for recovery, this. Pdf to report clinical and serologic findings in horses with oral vesicular lesions that were consistent with vesicular stomatitis vs but. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Vesicular stomatitis virus is the only one of the blisterforming viruses to affect horses, which differentiates it from other devastating diseases of livestock such as foot and mouth disease fmd. Vesicular stomatitis msu extenison animal and range. It occasionally affects swine, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and people who handle. Vesicular stomatitis reported in 12th texas horse horse. Vesicular stomatitis virus is the only one of the blisterforming viruses to affect horses, which differentiates it from other devastating diseases of livestock such as foot and mouth. Vesicular stomatitis nebraska equine veterinary clinic. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is an envelope virus that typically infects animals such as horses and cattle.
Vesicular stomatitis vs is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife and even humans. Vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral disease that affects horses, and less commonly cattle, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and other livestock. Vesicular stomatitis is a reportable disease see montana department of livestock for further requirements. In affected livestock, vsv causes blisterlike lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves, and teats. Animal and plant 2020health inspection vesicular stomatitis. It occasionally affects swine, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and people who handle affected animals.
Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle. Vs susceptible species include horses, mules, cattle, bison, sheep, goats, pigs, and camelids. Vesicular stomatitis in cattle ann justicallen, dvm kerry a. Vesicular stomatitis detected in starr county horses. When vesicular stomatitis occurs in horses, blisterlike lesions develop on the tongue, mouth lining, nose and lips. While many horses have a good prognosis for recovery, this is a serious condition that should be evaluated. The clinical signs of the disease include vesicles, erosions and sloughing of the skin on the muzzle, tongue, teats and above the hooves of susceptible livestock. A horse in starr county, texas, was recently reported as the nations first case of vesicular stomatitis vs in 2009, according to a notice. May 31, 2014 vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral disease that affects horses, and less commonly cattle, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and other livestock. The disease is caused by a virus which although rarely life threatening, can have significant financial impact on the horse industry. Classification of the causative agent resistance to.
Vesicular stomatitis viruses are arthropod borne, so minimizing insect contact with livestock by stabling horses during periods of increased insect activity, using insect repellants on horses, controlling insects in areas where horses are housed, and moving animals away from pastures containing waterways during the summer months may help. Pdf oral vesicular lesions in horses without evidence of vesicular. Vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral blisterforming disease affecting humans and livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas. Turner1 introduction the first reported case of vesicular stomatitis vs in the united states was in 1916. Vesicular stomatitis found in the western hemisphere, where it is endemic in warmer climates and occurs sporadically in temperate climates. Vesicular stomatitis is characterized by vesicles, papules, erosions and ulcers. However, there are several diseases that can cause lesions similar to those that occur with ruptured vesicles.
To report vsv, call the kansas division of animal health at 7855646601. Hofner m c, carpenter w c et al 1994 a heminested pcr assay for the detection and identification of vesicular stomatitis virus nucleic acid. Vesicular disease is clinically indistinguishable from. Vesicular stomatitis typically starts out as a fever and then symptoms such as loss of appetite due to lesions in the mouth and sloughing of the tongue follow. Vesicular stomatitis domestic animal disease britannica.
Pdf oral vesicular lesions in horses without evidence of. We see periodic outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis in many regions of the southwestern united states. The virus infected hundreds of horses, some cattle, and forced the quarantine of more than 200 properties, most in northern colorado. Lesions andor fever developed in 1 3 days in some experimentally infected livestock. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is endemic throughout mexico, central america, and south america. The vesicular stomatitis virus vsv causes blisterlike sores on the mouths or feet of infected animals. Vesicular stomatitis virus an overview sciencedirect topics. Reports of vesicular stomatitis outbreaks in horses. Additional signs of infection include fever, drooling or. Vesicular stomatitis sore mouth of cattle and horses, indiana fever last updated. If vesicular stomatitis is confirmed, the outbreak will be. Oral vesicular lesions in horses without evidence of vesicular stomatitis virus infection article pdf available in journal of the american veterinary medical association 2169. Classification of the causative agent resistance to physical. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease characterized by blisterlike lesions found around the.
Vesicular stomatitis msu extenison animal and range science. Definition vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle. The usda animal and plant health inspection service has released a new situation report on april 22, 2020 confirming vesicular stomatitis in the following new mexico counties. Vesicular stomatitis vesicular stomatitis vs is a contagious disease that afflicts horses, livestock, wildlife and even humans. Apr 24, 2020 vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Signs of the disease include blisterlike lesions in. In rare occasions humans become infected with the disease after handling infected animals. January 2016 importance vesicular stomatitis is an important viral disease of livestock in the americas. The disease is caused by a virus, which although rarely life threatening, can have significant financial impact on the horse industry. Vesicular stomatitis is a reportable viral disease that affects horses, cattle, swine sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and occasionally humans, in which it causes an acute influenzalike illness.
Additionally, numerous species of wild animals including deer, bobcats, goats, raccoons and monkeys are susceptible. Vesicular stomatitis in horses ford veterinary surgery center. Signs of the disease include blisterlike lesions in the mouth, tongue, nose and even the coronary. Vesicular stomatitis in horses ford veterinary surgery. Humans that handle affected animals may become infected, but this is a rare event. There are two distinct immunological classes of vsv recognised.
Humans can also become infected with the disease when handling affected animals, but this is a rare event. May 21, 2015 three horses located in pecos county tested positive for vesicular stomatitis, according to state health officials. Animal and plant health inspection service july 2019. Infection results in vesicular lesions, ulcerative stomatitis, coronitis and crusting. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease which affects horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally sheep and goats. If vesicular stomatitis is confirmed, the outbreak will be controlled in line with the contingency plan for exotic. Vesicular stomatitis definition of vesicular stomatitis. Vesicular stomatitis vs is a viral disease that usually affects horses and cattle. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a viral disease agent that affects primarily horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. Vesicular stomatitis, viral disease causing blisters in the mouths of cattle, horses, and mules and on the snouts and feet of swine. Vesicular stomatitis in horses featured the disease is caused by a virus, which although rarely life threatening, can have significant financial impact on the horse industry. Your horse will be quarantined from other horses and livestock.
Vesicular stomatitis is a vesicular disease of horses, cattle. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease which primarily affects horses, cattle, and swine. Until the results of the blood test are known, no horses should be moved from, or brought to your property. Vsvg has become a model protein for use in studies of exocytosis. Antibiotics may avoid secondary infection of abraded tissues sanitary prophylaxis. One of the important viral proteins produced when the virus infects a host cell is a transmembrane glycoprotein called vsvg. The first reported case of vesicular stomatitis vs in the united states was in 1916. The agent that causes vesicular stomatitis, vsv, has a wide host range and can occasionally infect sheep and goats. Infection results in vesicular lesions, ulcerative stomatitis, coronitis and crusting dermatitis of the muzzle and nares. Vesicular stomatitis durango equine veterinary clinic.
Because horses near austin were recently diagnosed with this disease, horse and livestock owners in nearby areas should take precautions to keep their animals safe. Vesicular stomatitis appears sporadically in the united states, where it is a. Vesicular stomatitis spreads among nebraska horses vs is a viral disease that affects horses, cattle, and other livestock. When vs is suspected, an exact diagnosis should be obtained by testing the blood for virusspecific antibodies. These lesions occur mainly in and around the mouth, and on the feet, udder especially the teats and prepuce. Since then there have been sporadic outbreaks of the disease in north america, most commonly occurring in the southwestern u. Vesicular stomatitis is a vesicular disease of horses. Vsv can cause blisters and sores in the mouth and on the tongue, muzzle, teats or hooves of susceptible animals. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis alagoas virus in horses and cattle.
Aug 26, 2014 if you report suspicion of vesicular stomatitis, apha vets will investigate. Vesicular stomatitis definition of vesicular stomatitis by. It has particular importance to farmers in certain regions of the world where it infects cattle. It is not uncommon to see sporadic cases following a. While it seldom poses a serious threat to the life of affected animals, it is very important in our country because the clinical signs are almost indistinguishable from foot and mouth disease, a disease that has been eradicated from north america for decades. It can affect ruminants, horses and pigs, causing vesicles, erosions and ulcers on the mouth, feet and udder.
Jul 18, 2019 outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis vs occur in texas every several years, but until this june, there were no reported cases since 2014. Vesicular importance stomatitis iowa state university. Vesicular stomatitis north dakota department of agriculture. Sheep and goats are resistant and rarely show signs of disease. It can affect ruminants, horses and pigs, causing vesicles.
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