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Agriculture Tuesday, August 20, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Watch out for Vesicular Stomatitis Barry Whitworth, DVM sixty-five of the premises and tends to be seen along states or counties where VS An official diagnosis of control insects. Any pro- Area Food Animal Quality have equine species affected waterways. Transmission has been diagnosed. Farms the disease is based on labo- ducer that suspects his/her and Health and Colorado has 1 premise occurs by direct contact with or ranches that are infected ratory testing. The disease animal(s) have VS should Specialist for Eastern with affected cattle. The infected animals or by blood with VS are quarantined for cannot be determined on have their animal(s) exam- Oklahoma chances are more affected feeding insects. 21 days until after the last clinical signs alone. ined by a veterinarian. If the At the writing of this ar- animals will be diagnosed Most animals do not die infected animal has healed. The reason the disease ticle, one case of Vesicular in the future. The reason for from this disease, but the It may take several weeks sporadically occurs in some veterinarian is suspicious, Stomatitis Virus (VSV) has this article is to alert the pub- economic losses can be sig- for all the animals to re- years and how it is trans- he/she will contact the state been diagnosed in Okla- lic about the disease and the nificant in the lack of milk cover from the disease. This mitted is not known. In- and/or federal animal health homa. Oklahoma has not restrictions placed on live- production and weight loss. sometimes results in lengthy sects, animal movement, authorities. seen a case of VSV since stock from infected counties. The biggest concern with quarantines. and mechanical transmis- Any livestock entering the 1990s. Oklahoma joins Vesicular stomatitis is vesicular stomatitis is dis- The disease characteris- sion probably play a part in Oklahoma from a county in- Texas, New Mexico, Colo- a viral disease that affects tinguishing it from foot and tics include fever at the on- the spread of the disease. fected with VS should go to rado, and Wyoming with primarily horses and cattle. mouth disease and swine ve- set. The most commonly Once in the herd, the disease http://www.oda.state.ok.us/ premises quarantined due Pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, sicular disease, both foreign recognized sign is exces- moves from animal to ani- to the virus. The current and alpacas can also be in- animal disease with similar sive salivation or drooling. mal through contact with the ais/VesicularStomatitis.htm United States Department of fected, and on rare occasions clinical signs. The only If the mouth is examined in saliva or ruptured vesicles of for the latest interstate re- Agriculture VSV situation humans can be infected. The way to distinguish these dis- early stages of the disease, an infected animal. There is quirements. Producers who report (July 29, 2019) states disease normally occurs in eases is through laboratory it will reveal blister like le- no specific treatment for the would like more information that 366 premises (174 con- the western and southwest- tests. Because of this con- sions known as_ vesicles. disease. Infected animals about VS should contact their firmed and 192 suspected) ern United States during the cern, vesicular stomatitis is a Normally the vesicles are are given supportive care local veterinarian or local are affected. Three hundred warmer months of the year reportable disease. not seen because they have such as soft food, rest, and Oklahoma State University Prduction losses are not ruptured before the animal water. Veterinarians will the only economic conse- is checked. It is more like- attempt to control pain and Extension Educator. Ad- quence of VS. There are ly to find ulcers or erosions treat any secondary bacterial ditional information about also economic losses due to of the inner surfaces of the infections. VS is available at https:// Half Price restrictions since VS is an in- lips, tongue, dental pad, and Since no vaccine is avail- www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ ternationally reportable dis- gums. Sometimes crusty able, prevention begins with ourfocus/animalhealth/an- Walk-In Bathtubs ease in cattle, swine, sheep, lesions can also be seen on a good biosecurity plan. imal-disease-information/ goats, and cervidae. During lips, nostrils, teats, prepuce, Producers should isolate any horse-disease-information/ 580-354-7006 an outbreak some countries vulva, and coronary bands. newly purchased animals for vs/vesicular-stomatitis may elect to restrict imports Due to pain and discomfort, at least 30 days before in- For more information con- of animals or products from animals are reluctant to eat troducing them to the herd. the United States. Also, and drink. Animals may be Any animals that appear ill tact Greg Hartman Beck- states may impose regula- lame due to the feet lesions. should be separated from the ham/Washita County Ex- The disease normally re- herd and placed in quaran- PUBLIC NOTICE tions on interstate travel tension at 580-928-2139 or of livestock from infected solves in 10 to 14 days. tine. Also, producers should 580-832-3356 Newspapers are more than just the traditional medium for notices. Wild turtles are not pet material Newspapers watch government closely and report on government activities. Newspapers are credible, independent, and can guarantee readership. Newspapers are passed along to other readers, and can Tan Kanda RVT, VTS Once the baby turtles are pet turtle owners run into known, and they can become provide affidavits of publication. (exotic companion animal), above ground, their preda- problems. Aquatic turtles happy healthy family pets. who works in the Avian, Ex- tors expand to include are infamous for odorous, Investing in proper caging www.oklahomanotices.com otic & Zoological Medicine egrets, herons and even wa- difficult to clean enclosures. {or free access to pubic notices in Oklahoma newspapers Service at Oklahoma State ter snakes and bullfrogs. The This is because the neces- and lighting and ensuring University’s Veterinary turtles will grow on a diet of sary space and volume of access to proper nutrition Medical Teaching Hospital. aquatic invertebrates, plants water are nearly always and veterinary care are seri- Merritt 4-H/FFA Local Show From mid-July through and algae. After many years, underestimated. _ Massive, September, thousands of. they will be large enough three-stage filtration is es- ous undertakings. A breeder or supplier of Saturday August 24th people visit Oklahoma’s where their list of predators sential to keep the water lakes, rivers and other wa- decreases, but they will re- clean between changes. a captive-bred turtle will terways to cool off and enjoy main leery and quick to hide Turtles also need sunlight be your best bet for a pet. Games start at 10 A.M. their summer. And many of in the water should you get for proper growth and shell A captive-bred pet gives Come get your cornhole on! them encounter Oklahoma’s too close to them. Only a development. Many hatch- you more species to choose wildlife, as animals also uti- few survive until maturation ling turtles that grow up in from (as opposed to finding Dog Show at 1 P.M. lize the water and adjacent to breed and create the next captivity end up with mal- a local wild turtle), and you Bring your furry friends!! wilderness. generation of turtles. formed, unhealthy shells At this time of year, baby If you see one of these and skeletons. Special full- may be directed towards a turtles are hatching out of hatchling turtles, you may spectrum UVB bulbs must species that best suits your Show starts at 2 P.M. eggs buried months earlier. very well be enamored by be provided for all indoor needs in terms of size, diet Most egg nests were found their large eyes, bright col- turtles, Lastly, turtles are and behavior. That little and destroyed by raccoons, ors and patterns, and tod- nervous, ingrained to avoid hatchling you found at the Random door prizes will be skunks and other predators. dler-like demeanor. Some predators at all cost. While handed out through the day! The lucky, undisturbed nests people may give into their some can become accus- beach is likely to grow into a can see 30 to 40 turtles dig impulse to keep such a beau- tomed to humans, all need very large turtle. Some cap- themselves out of the soil. tiful creature as a pet. What adequate space to explore, tive species remain smaller. Sponsors will also be recognized They must remain hidden, they fail to realize is that hide, swim and climb out of Some turtles are fish eaters, by name on a banner! however, and try to make it their care requirements in the water to dry off and bask. some eat mostly plants, and to the water and its aquatic captivity can be astonish- All of this occurs naturally To sponsor please call or text Randy Smith 580-821-0803 vegetation quickly. others prefer hard-to-get ing. A turtle’s needs can be in a healthy wetland. It does easily met in the wild — lots not occur in an aquarium or items like mussels. Differ- of food, water, sunlight and small decorative pond that is ent turtle species also have space to meet their individ- set apart from the rest of the different personalities, with ual, social and ecological ecosystem. some being more seclusive needs. Bringing them into Herpetoculture, the keep- and others more outgoing. your home means you are ing of reptiles and amphib- sible for providing all ians as pets, is a hobby Captive-bred animals are a that has advanced since its renewable resource, do not Turtles need lots of food, growth in popularity in the strain wild populations, are foraging nearly every day. late 20th century. Captive more likely to be healthy With all this food comes lots care requirements for many and are less likely to have of waste. This is where most species of turtles are well parasites. The breeder is of- Custer County Land/ ten a good resource on how to care for them. Water Rights Tf you see an injured wild turtle, call the OSU Vet- erinary Medical Hospital at 405-744-7000, ext. 1. The * 630 Acres, 3: 4 * 160 Acres, 25-14N-' hospital’s Avian, Exotic and Zoological Medicine ACKLE Service rehabilitates injured wildlife and treats exotic pets. If you have a pet turtle BRADTARADCEDAEROOT and have questions, call to schedule an examination to Travis Bradt, Broker assess both your pet’s health (405) 590-3836 and its captive care. Have a photo or story to tell? Reach out to us at [email protected]