Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released

The quarantines were imposed when two cases of VS were confirmed in Colorado earlier this year.
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) released the second of two quarantines that were imposed on premises for horses that were affected with vesicular stomatitis (VS).

"We are pleased to have released these quarantines," said State Veterinarian Keith Roehr, DVM. "We’re fortunate in that we only had two confirmed cases this summer. The occurrence of VS was expected to have been more widespread, diseases that are primarily insect borne are difficult to predict."

It is still important to consult with the state animal health officials in the state of destination concerning import requirements or VS statements that might need to be included on certificates of veterinary inspection.

The State Veterinarian’s office continues its travel requirement for horses, mules, cattle, bison, sheep, goats, swine, and camelids entering the state from states with confirmed cases of VS. This requirement states that health certificates should include the following statement from the issuing veterinarian, "I have examined the animal(s) represented on this Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis and they have not originated from a premises under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis

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