[atf-mt] State Veterinarian Disease Alert: Equine Influenza Virus, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease vaccine guidance

Mon Nov 25 12:14:27 MST 2019

Important information for our WA Armed to Farm graduates! Especially those with livestock.

Also an update--We will be having an Armed to Farm next year in WA state! I will keep you posted about locations and dates soon.

Wishing you all an amazing Thanksgiving! Thank you for your service and all you have taught me!
Best wishes,
Tammy

From: anrprogunit at lists.cahnrs.wsu.edu [mailto:anrprogunit at lists.cahnrs.wsu.edu]
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2019 4:15 PM
To: anrprogunit <anrprogunit at lists.cahnrs.wsu.edu>
Subject: [anrprogunit] FW: State Veterinarian Disease Alert: Equine Influenza Virus, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease vaccine guidance
Importance: High

Hi everyone – please share these important disease updates concerning rabbits, horses, and cattle. Youth caring for these species should be aware of the presence of these diseases in our state and take proper biosecurity precautions. I added and highlighted messages specifically for 4-H youth. Please contact me if you’d like more info. WSDA personnel are available to conduct biosecurity outreach throughout WA—you just have to ask for us!

Susan Kerr, DVM, PhD

WSDA Education and Outreach Specialist

skerr at agr.wa.gov<mailto:skerr at agr.wa.gov>

360-789-7664

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November 22, 2019   |   Contact:  State<mailto:name at agr.wa.gov> Veterinarian (360) 902-1878

Put Equine Influenza, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease on your radar this week.

Equine Influenza confirmed in Spokane County

A seven-year-old Thoroughbred gelding and a five-year-old Warmblood mare tested positive for equine influenza (H3N8) at a premises in Spokane County, Washington, on November 15. Several other horses that attended a local show were also showing clinical signs including coughing, fever and nasal discharge. Neither of the horses were up to date on vaccines. The reporting veterinarian is overseeing a voluntary quarantine of the farm. MESSAGE FOR 4-HERS: VACCINATE YOUR HORSES FOR EQUINE INFLUENZA EVERY 2 MONTHS IF YOU GO TO HORSE SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROTECTION FROM THE VACCINATION DOESN’T LAST VERY LONG FOR THIS DISEASE.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed in Grant County

A two-year-old crossbred heifer tested positive for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease on Nov 19.  The heifer presented with weight loss and bloody nasal discharge.  This is the fourth premises diagnosed in Washington this fall.  Previous cases were confirmed in Walla Walla, Franklin and Whatcom Counties.   See here for more information: https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2019/10/deadly-deer-virus-detected-now-detected.html<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F548569775154%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070708447&sdata=eB3dyeSnDSkuQkF9kcXkdDMTHWGMWzGFKcZnIYVb3o8%3D&reserved=0>. MESSAGE FOR 4-HERS: WATCH YOUR CATTLE CLOSELY FOR ANY SIGNS OF ILLNESS INCLUDING FEVER, DROOLING, MOUTH SORES, POOR APPETITE, BLOODY NOSE, ETC. CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE THESE SIGNS. APPLY APPROVED FLY SPRAYS IF FLIES ARE STILL ACTIVE IN YOUR AREA—THIS VIRUS IS SPREAD BY BITING FLIES.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Vaccine Guidance Posted

Rabbit hemorrhage disease (RHD), a highly contagious and serious disease of rabbits, was identified in the San Juan Islands in July 2019 and on Whidbey Island in November. To reduce risk of RHD on their premises, concerned rabbit owners should step up their biosecurity practices<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F326981197118%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070718440&sdata=yybtPLd85Cxlb9X7YbW8XF87wkcHEZ7ANPZNwH6ET3M%3D&reserved=0>. Rabbit owners in the quarantine zone and control area<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F244634914298%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070718440&sdata=WJTwDJbIMayFQHcq%2BEZlpKPTxsvLUMAYFVfCOCxC%2Fmg%3D&reserved=0> should discuss with their veterinarian whether or not to include vaccination as part of their risk reduction plan. See full article here:  https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/animal-diseases/rabbit-disease<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F087003630583%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070728434&sdata=b2lQl7FHzqEgwPTvjk8qWETAaUMIDb3ta%2Fb7LMSgwrg%3D&reserved=0>
Important points to remember:

•        Rabbit owners should be aware and practice the biosecurity necessary to protect their animals.

•         The vaccine should NOT be widely used.  The vaccine should be used for rabbits with immediate risk only that are in or near a quarantine area or where wild rabbits are infected.

o   WSDA established  high risk area maps where the vaccine should be used (see link below).

o   Highest risk rabbits are those with direct contact with feral domestic populations.

•        The vaccine supply is limited.

o   The company does not have a large capacity for production, so use should be discretionary and prioritized to animals at most risk.

o   The vaccine is experimental and should be used at the owner’s own risk.

•        Diseases in wildlife are difficult to stamp out.

o   RHDV is very contagious and quite likely will depopulate feral domestic rabbits in a given area.

o   Other examples of wildlife diseases include Brucellosis infecting elk in the greater Yellowstone area, Chronic Wasting Disease in cervids, and Tuberculosis in deer.

Quarantine and Control Area Map:   http://nras.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=5064cc6a01b1436cb89530edf80bbcfb<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F244634914298%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070728434&sdata=gLO3l%2B70po%2BE97vlImcmeNzfYgZ%2BwJplhrz1DuLelSg%3D&reserved=0>

Other resources: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/animal-diseases/rabbit-disease<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.cahnrs.wsu.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Fr%2Fanrprogunit%2F087003630583%2Fpatmunts%2Fwsu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ctammyh%40ncat.org%7Cb1b16bec0dd34fceafbf08d771d9e9f8%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637103053070728434&sdata=b2lQl7FHzqEgwPTvjk8qWETAaUMIDb3ta%2Fb7LMSgwrg%3D&reserved=0>

MESSAGE FOR 4-HERS: FOLLOW THE BIOSECURITY PRACTICES MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE RESOURCES. ABIDE BY THE QUARANTINE/CONTROL AREA ORDERS AND DO NOT MOVE RABBITS OR THEIR EQUIPMENT INTO OR OUT OF THESE AREAS. DO NOT ADOPT FERAL DOMESTIC RABBITS FROM THE QUARANTINE AS PETS AND EXPOSE THEM TO CURRENT PET/PROJECT ANIMALS. CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT GETTING YOUR RABBITS VACCINATED IF YOU LIVE WITHIN OR NEAR THE QUARANTINE ZONE. ALSO CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN RIGHT AWAY IF AN OTHERWISE HEALTHY RABBIT DIES UNEXPECTEDLY OR A RABBIT STOPS EATING, BECOMES LETHARGIC, OR YOU NOTICE BLOODY DISCHARGE FROM MOUTH OR NOSE. PLEASE ONLY SHARE FACTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

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