Daily Archives: August 8, 2012

Four Colorado Horses Infected with West Nile Virus in 2012

All Articles, Events, NewsBy Marc Patoile August 8, 2012

Four equine cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been diagnosed in Colorado as of August 2nd, 2012. The WNV positive horses are from Fremont, Weld, and Montrose counties. West Nile virus is a disease that threatens the health of humans, horses, and other animals. “This is the time of year when we are most…

Vesicular Stomatitis Diagnosed in Colorado

All Articles, Events, NewsBy Marc Patoile August 8, 2012

Vesicular Stomatitis Diagnosed in Colorado VS-Specific Travel Requirement Remains in Effect LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A Las Animas County premises is under quarantine after a horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS); the horse had not recently traveled and is believed to have been infected by insects. The Colorado Department of Agriculture recommends tips and guidelines…