Vesicular stomatitis

Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a viral disease affecting horses, ruminants such as cattle, sheep and members of the deer and llama families, and swine. While VS causes discomfort to affected animals, and may result in loss of markets for live animals, meat and animal genetics, it is most significant because it closely resembles foot and mouth disease (FMD). Foot and mouth disease affects ruminants and swine, and is a devastating disease for producers.

In Canada, vesicular stomatitis is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act, and all cases must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Information we provide for producers and the livestock sector includes: 

• Countries recognized as free from the disease
• Fact Sheet
• Notice to Industry
  • 2012-11-16: Import Restrictions related to Vesicular Stomatitis for Horses Entering Canada from the State of Colorado have been Lifted
  • 2012-08-14: New Import Measures for Horses Entering Canada from the State of Colorado
  • 2012-05-04: New Import Measures for Horses Entering Canada from the United States