Mary Wilson
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JUNE 27, 2023 5:05 PM PT
BY REGINA ELLING
The number of horses testing positive for vesicular stomatitis virus, also known as VSV, has continued to climb in recent weeks.
From the initial six horses that tested positive in San Diego County on May 23, there have now been at least 104 cases in six counties and two states. A single horse in Maverick County, Texas confirmed positive on June 15.
And while the disease typically isn’t fatal in horses, Katie Beaman, of Ramona, lost her prized dressage horse, Higgins, after he tested positive from the virus in late May.
VSV can affect horses, cattle, swine and other animals. It causes blister-like lesions which can swell and break, leaving the raw tissue crusty and ulcerated. Lesions can occur on an animal’s tongue, lips, muzzle, mouth, gums, ears, coronary bands, sheath, udder or abdomen.
The raw tissue is often so painful, affected animals refuse to eat or drink, and become lame. Severe weight loss often follows.
Recovery can take from two weeks to two months.
There is no vaccine available against the virus, which is spread by insects such as biting flies, midges and gnats. ...
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-06-27/horse-virus
BY REGINA ELLING
The number of horses testing positive for vesicular stomatitis virus, also known as VSV, has continued to climb in recent weeks.
From the initial six horses that tested positive in San Diego County on May 23, there have now been at least 104 cases in six counties and two states. A single horse in Maverick County, Texas confirmed positive on June 15.
And while the disease typically isn’t fatal in horses, Katie Beaman, of Ramona, lost her prized dressage horse, Higgins, after he tested positive from the virus in late May.
VSV can affect horses, cattle, swine and other animals. It causes blister-like lesions which can swell and break, leaving the raw tissue crusty and ulcerated. Lesions can occur on an animal’s tongue, lips, muzzle, mouth, gums, ears, coronary bands, sheath, udder or abdomen.
The raw tissue is often so painful, affected animals refuse to eat or drink, and become lame. Severe weight loss often follows.
Recovery can take from two weeks to two months.
There is no vaccine available against the virus, which is spread by insects such as biting flies, midges and gnats. ...
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2023-06-27/horse-virus