Day: June 25, 2009

Good afternoon: We have received notification from Dr. David Fly, New Mexico state veterinarian, that vesicular stomatitis has been laboratory-confirmed in a horse in De Baca County, New Mexico. The premises has been under quarantine since June 18, 2009. No other horses are exhibiting signs of the disease. At this time there are no other investigations. (As you know, Texas has confirmed vesicular stomatitis in Starr County, and a number of states have imposed entry requirements or restrictions on Texas livestock. PLEASE call the state or country of destination prior to shipping livestock!) Texas will enhance its