Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a disease with international implications for animal movement because symptoms mimic those of foot and mouth disease, was confirmed May 19 in western Texas. In response to that announcement, Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials banned the import of Texas horses and other livestock until 30 days after the final case confirmation.

Horses, cattle, pigs

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