How Can I Tell if My Horse Has Vesicular Stomatitis?

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I didn't know horses could contract this kind of disease.  Sadly it is very horse-contagious! Anyone being around horses should stay alert to the signs and symptoms of Vesicular Stomatitis.

How Can I Tell if My Horse Has Vesicular Stomatitis?

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