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Vesicular Stomatitis

Ward county, TX

Alert ID: 71

July 25, 2015

AUSTIN - Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials have released all premises quarantined for Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Texas. The final premises was in Ward County, approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton, TX. The two affected premises in Reeves and Pecos County were previously released. Several states and countries may still impose enhanced entry requirements on VS susceptible livestock coming from Texas. Producers are encouraged to contact the state of destination for official requirements. For international export information, the USDA Veterinary Services office in Austin, Texas should be contacted.

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