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Vesicular Stomatitis

As of May 8, 2013, there are no VS import restrictions currently in place anywhere in the United States.

Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a viral disease that can affect cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas. It is rare the United States, but seasonal outbreaks can occur in the U.S. Southwest and West. Consult with your state’s animal health agency to determine if your area is positive for VS.

All livestock (including horses) or wild or exotic animals being imported or returning to Wisconsin from regions that have been identified as being infected with VS need an import permit. The definition of a region is a county with VS and any bordering counties. Download the permit application form online or call 608-224-4874 weekdays between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time to request a faxed copy. In addition to the requirements listed above, the accompanying certificate of veterinary inspection must include these statements:

The animals have been examined and found to be free of evidence of vesicular stomatitis.
During the 30 days prior to shipment, the animals have not been within 10 miles of any premises on which vesicular stomatitis had been diagnosed within the last 60 days.
The animals were not commingled with any other animals susceptible to VS that have been within 10 miles of any premises on which VS has been diagnosed within the last 60 days.
The animals have not been exposed to any animal which has been vaccinated with VS vaccine, of any kind, within the last 30 days.

You can learn more about VS from the following link:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/fs_vesicular_stomatitis_2012.pdf

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

DATCP provides services to educate, inform, and protect Wisconsin consumers.

DATCP licenses individuals, business and locations to protect human and animal health, the environment, and consumers.

DATCP regulates and helps develop agribusinesses including farms, and also regulates some other businesses to protect consumers.

Wisconsin farms produce milk, livestock, grain, vegetables, poultry and many other agricultural products.

DATCP protects food safety in processing, sales and storage, and promotes Wisconsin foods.

DATCP houses the State Veterinarian’s office, with authority for disease surveillance and control.

DATCP provides services to educate, regulate and protect our land and water resources.

DATCP works to protect plants and crops from harmful insects and disease.

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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