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202 E Bo Gibbs Dr Glen Rose , TX 76043
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3310 Popular Street Marshall, TX 75671
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8001 FM3136, Alvarado, TX 76009
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3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
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1010 Farm to Market Road 1885, Weatherford, TX 76088
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has now been confirmed in 10 counties in Kansas. KDA’s Division of Animal Health continues to respond to the outbreak that began in south central Kansas in mid-June and has now expanded its reach to the north and east. More than 60 premises have tested positive for VSV in Butler, Chase, Cowley, Greenwood, Marion, Miami, Montgomery, Morris, Sedgwick and Sumner counties. In addition, KDA is awaiting laboratory results from symptomatic animals in other counties as the outbreak continues to spread. All premises with confirmed cases
Since last week, vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has been detected in cattle on one Zapata County premises and two Starr County premises. Testing at the USDA Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the virus as the New Jersey serotype, which is the same serotype found in previously reported VSV positive horses in Starr County.
Cases known to involve both New Jersey and Indiana serotypes; the first time both were detected in the same year since 1997-98.
Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN, TX – Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in one horse on an El Paso County premises. This confirmation marks the third case of VSV in Texas this year. The horse was tested after the owner observed lesions and contacted their veterinary practitioner. The horse has been isolated on the premises and is being monitored. The El Paso site
Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov First Cases of VSV in Texas This Year AUSTIN, TX – Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses on two Starr County premises on April 23, 2020. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the virus as the New Jersey serotype. These confirmations mark the first cases of VSV in Texas this year. The horses were tested after the
NEWS RELEASE Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in one horse on a Kleberg County premises on March 16, 2020. This is the first confirmed case of EIA in Texas this year. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff are working closely
Santa Anita had its ninth death of the racing and training season when Chosen Vessel became the fourth fatality on the track’s turf course Saturday due to a fractured left front ankle. The season started on Dec. 26. The 5-year-old gelding was pulled up by jockey Edwin Maldonado as he approached the far turn in the ninth and final race of the card, a 1 1/8 mile turf race for allowance horses for a purse of $59,000. This is the first fatality for trainer Craig Dollase since the horse death situation became critical early last year. Last
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), in a hunter jumper horse visiting Texas from Wyoming.
FORT WORTH—Paint Horse exhibitors pocketed a record $1 million+ in cash and prizes at the 2019 World Championship Show, which was held September 16-29 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. More than 1,030 horses were on display generating over 15,600 entries. APHA named 211 world champions over the course of 14 days and held a total of 268 classes. Fifty U.S. states were represented as well as Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Paraguay and Sweden. The show saw an increase in several key areas over the 2018 Open/Amateur World Show including Amateur Solid Paint-Bred Halter
NEWS RELEASE Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN – Since Friday, August 30, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission has received reports of 1 new confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in Hill County and 1 new suspect case in Hays county. The newly confirmed and suspect premises are under quarantine by the TAHC. Affected horses and cattle will be monitored by regulatory and
NEWS RELEASE Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN – Since Friday, August 23, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission has received reports of 5 new confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) and 4 new suspect cases in counties where VSV has been previously confirmed. The newly confirmed and suspect premises are under quarantine by the TAHC. Affected horses and cattle will be monitored by
NEWS RELEASETexas Animal Health Commission“Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893”Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive DirectorP.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.govFor more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN – Since Friday, August 16, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission has received reports of 5 new confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) and no new suspect cases. Since the last VSV situational update (August 16, 2019): Collin County 2 new confirmed positive premises 0 new suspect premisesDallas County 1 new confirmed positive premises 0 new suspect premisesEllis County 1 new
NEWS RELEASE Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov Austin, TX – Since the July 22, 2019 update, anthrax has been detected on four new premises. One premises is in southeast Crockett County, one premises is in south Sutton County, one premises is in northwest Uvalde County and one premises is in northeast Val Verde County. The Texas Animal Health Commission quarantined the premises after animals tested
NEWS RELEASE Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 Austin, Texas 78711 (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov AUSTIN – Since the last vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) update on Friday, July 19, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received reports of 11 new confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Texas VSV confirmations since July 19, 2019: 2 new VSV-infected equine premises have been confirmed in Bastrop County 1 new VSV-infected equine premises has
Texas Animal Health Commission “Serving Texas Animal Agriculture Since 1893” Andy Schwartz, DVM ? Executive Director P.O. Box l2966 ? Austin, Texas 78711 ? (800) 550-8242 www.tahc.texas.gov For more information contact the Public Information Dept. at 512-719-0750 or at public_info@tahc.texas.gov First Case in the US This Year AUSTIN – Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses on a Kinney County premises on June 21, 2019. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the virus as the Indiana serotype. The horses were tested after the owner observed lesions on the horses’ muzzles and contacted a veterinary