Jul 21, 2023 | View All Issues
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus: An Unwelcome Guest in Livestock’s Mouth
Dr. Gabriele Maier, Professor of Extension, Beef Cattle Herd Health and Production, UC Davis
Dr. Roselle Busch, Professor of Extension, Sheep and Goat Herd Health and Production, UC Davis
July 2023
On May 18, 2023, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus was detected in a horse premises in San Diego County. Since then, several more counties in the southern half of California have reported positive cases of vesicular stomatitis, mainly in horses. Two cattle premises and a rhino in a wildlife park were also confirmed positive for the virus. A current map of affected counties with quarantined premises can be accessed through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) at this link. The CDFA also offers a number of informational materials related to Vesicular Stomatitis Virus on this dedicated webpage.
What is Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)?
See the attached document for more information.
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