Livestock virus has begun to plateau

An outbreak of the livestock virus vesicular stomatitis has begun to level off after authorities quarantined horses and cows in 184 locations, mostly in Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties.

The epidemic appears to have slowed but officials still are encouraging livestock owners to control flies that can spread the virus, State Veterinarian Dr. Keith Roehr told BizWest. In Colorado, officials have confirmed the virus in 201 horses and three cows.
“Livestock owners should not grow weary in doing well concerning insect control,” Roehr said. “There is some evidence that fly control practices have been an effective prevention tool in this present…