Three Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Found In Horses in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed 3 cases of VS in horses. One case is in Wittmann and the other 2 near Camp Verde, AZ. Vesicular Stomatitis causes blister-like lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves and teats. These blisters swell and break leaving raw tissue that is so painful that afected animals usually refuse to eat or drink and may show signs of lameness. To learn more click on the link: Press Release