I heard through the grapevine that California is really concerned about this
spreading in the state, and (I heard this 3rd hand, mind you) that they will
destroy horses having the disease.
I wasn't planning on traveling with my horse, but if I was, that would put an
end to my plans.
Linda Cowles
Gilroy California
On Jul 10, 1:56pm, Stephanie Teeter wrote:
> Subject: [76031.2347@compuserve.com: Vesicular Stomatitis]
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> Date: 10 Jul 95 13:03:56 EDT
> From: ROBERT MORRIS <76031.2347@compuserve.com>
> To: Stephanie Schroeder-Teet <step@sunfish.fsr.com>
> Subject: Vesicular Stomatitis
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> Steph!
>
> Please post for nationwide information!!!
>
> July 7, 1995 The State od Idaho imposed emergency rules on the importation of
> livestock into the state from states that have Vesicular Stomatitis.
>
> For endurance riders that means that if you take your horse to New Mexico or
> Arizona (currently the known states with the disease) you will have to meet
> Idaho's inspection requirements prior to return to Idaho or to pass through
the
> state to other destinations.
> This could influence attendance at the North American Championships?
> For further information contact Dr. Bob Hillman, Idaho State Vet at
> 208-334-3256.
>
> I will attempt to get the entire "ORDER" out to you today for the Home Page.
>
> Bob Morris
> Morris Endurance Enterprises
> Boise, ID
>
>-- End of excerpt from Stephanie Teeter