Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that affects horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally sheep and goats. Handlers of infected animals can also become infected with vesicular stomatitis.
Agent
Virus
Route
Fluid transfer from saliva or lesions
Symptoms
The most common early signs are excessive salivation and drooling. Increased temperature as well as blister-like lesions on the gums and lips and lesions may also occur on the nostrils, teats, and coronary band. In horses, the lesions generally occur on the upper surface of the tongue.
Treatment
No specific treatment or cure; mild antiseptic mouthwashes may provide comfort and more rapid recovery to an affected horse
Prevention
Good sanitation practices
