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NOTICE: Two Equine Infectious Anemia Cases Identified in Missouri The Missouri Department of Agriculture identified two horses testing positive for Equine Infec...tious Anemia (EIA) in late January 2021. These were reported as two separate cases, one in Cass County and the other in Johnson County. All detected exposed horses have tested negative thus far and will be released from quarantine following a second negative test two months following the first. Both positive horses have been euthanized. The following information is excerpts taken from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website regarding EIA. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting only members of the equidae family (horses, ponies, zebras, mules, and donkeys). The equine infectious anemia virus (EIAv) is categorized as a retrovirus. There is no vaccine or treatment for the disease. Infection is often inapparent and results in a lifelong carrier state if the horse survives the acute phase of the infection. EIA is found widely throughout the world. It is often difficult to differentiate from other fever-producing diseases. There are three clinical forms: Acute, Chronic, and Inapparent. EIA is a classic blood-borne infection. Humans have played an important role in EIAv transmission over the years by using blood-contaminated materials (such as needles) on multiple horses. But the EIAv is most often transmitted between horses in close proximity by large biting insects such as horse flies or deer flies. The AGID, or Coggins, test is performed and is used to identify EIAv carriers. When an equine has a positive result on an official test for EIA, the animal must be placed under quarantine within 24 hours after positive test results are known in order to permit confirmation testing and to prevent further exposure of other equines. The equine must remain in quarantine until final classification and disposition are made. All exposed equines (either individual or within a herd) within 200 yards of the location where a positive equine is or was maintained must also be placed under quarantine. The quarantine area must provide no less than 200 yards of separation from all other equines. Local APHIS regulatory personnel will oversee the testing and quarantine protocols.

Outbreak Alert: Vesicular Stomatitis in Missouri Today, the Missouri State Vet confirmed that there is an affected equine premises in Newton County, MO. The hor...ses are under the required 14 day quarantine. Vesicular Stomatitis is a contagious, non-fatal reportable virus that primarily affects horses and cattle by causing a fever and vesicular lesions in the mouth, on ears, near the coronary band of hooves or on teats. It is spread by black flies, sand flies, and biting midges (Culicoides spp.).Horses infected with Vesicular Stomatitis may be treated with anti-inflammatory medication to minimize swelling and kept on soft feeds to ensure they continue eating and drinking. The virus occasionally affects other hooved livestock, including sheep, goats and swine. This year, the virus has been confirmed in Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in both horses and cattle. If you notice any abnormal oral/ear lesions or clinical signs consistent with VS, please contact your local veterinarian. As a preventative measure, Missouri has required a veterinary examination, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) and an Entry Permit for hooved animals entering the state from affected areas. For more information and to stay up to date, please visit the following pages: https://agriculture.mo.gov//909f188e-3aff-45cc-b233-82d36e https://www.aphis.usda.gov//animal/vsv/sitrep-07-13-20.pdf https://www.aphis.usda.gov//an/fs-vesicular-stomatitis.pdf https://aaep.org//files/Guid/VesicularStomatitis_Final.pdf https://www.equinediseasecc.org/ and info : Missouri Department of Agriculture

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