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