Vesicular stomatitis

Vesicular stomatitis (VS) is a viral disease affecting horses; ruminants such as cattle, sheep, 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, which impacts 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 suspected cases must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

What information is available

• Countries recognized as free from the disease
• Fact Sheet