The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food released an update on Thursday morning concerning cases of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) in livestock. While three cases, including two in Uintah County, were confirmed in the state on Wednesday, by Thursday the report showed there is now 5 additional premises quarantined and under investigation in Uintah County as well as 2 premises now quarantined and under investigation in Grand County. It is not fully known how VSV is spread. There is also no specific treatment or cure for it. Good sanitation and quarantine practices on affected farms can usually contain the infection, shares the Utah Department of Agriculture, and separating animals with lesions from healthy animals, preferably by stabling, is important. If it’s suspected an animal has Vesicular Stomatitis Virus, immediately call the State Veterinarian at 801-538-7162.
