Courtesy of Danielle Langloism, Wikipedia CCLWarning for Oregon Goats
Oregon’s state veterinarian is asking livestock keepers to keep an eye out for vesicular stomatitis, a viral infection that affects goats, sheep, horses, cattle and pigs. The disease, recently found in horses from Arizona, causes excessive salivatin and painful blisters in the mouth which can result in weight loss and dehydration due to pain preventing animals from eating.
Blisters may also be found on hooves and teats and can result in temporary lameness. According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, the virus is highly contagious but rarely fatal. In rare instances, it can be spread to humans who handle infected animals.
Authorities are requesting diligence in indentifying and reporting any suspected new infections.
