New CVI Rules
• In-state exhibitors– No CVIs
• under state rules exhibit organizers may require if they choose
• Out-of-state exhibitors– CVI written within 30 days of exhibition
Why Now?
• Diseases eradicated– Pseudorabies, tuberculosis, brucellosis
• New state-of-the-art technology– Premise Identification– Mapping
Biosecurity During a Show
• Disinfect all equipment
• Don’t share equipment
• Cover unused equipment and feed
• Disinfect truck and trailer
• Properly dispose of unused bedding
• Change shoes and clothes
Biosecurity After the Show
• Isolate and observe animals – Away from pets and livestock
• Clean, Clean, Clean– Equipment, vehicles and boots/clothing
• Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect
Foot Rot
• Highly contagious• Lameness• Foul odor• Often confused
with:– Foot abscesses,
foot scald, laminitis, founder and injuries
Ringworm
• Fungal disease• All animal
susceptible• Patchy areas of
skin irritation– Round lesions
– Oozing or redness
• No topical cure
Caseous Lymphadenitis
• Enlargement of lymph nodes
• Abscesses around major organs
• Weight loss• Pneumonia • Neurological signs
Mange
• Caused by mites• Severe itching and
rubbing• Spread by direct
contact among animals
• External treatments are available
Orf
• Caused by poxvirus• Crusty lesions
– Lips, mouth, nostrils, eyelids, face, vulva, teats, udders and feet
• Can be passed to humans
• Vaccine available
Warts
• Spread by– Direct contact,
insects and other carriers
• Small cauliflower-shaped growths
• May be removed surgically