Category: Texas Animal Health Commission

Arizona
Bob Gould

Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Starr County Horses

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

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Bob Gould

COVID-19 Resources for Livestock & Animal Owners

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) continues to support local, state, and federal public health officials as they respond to the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID?19) that is causing the outbreak of respiratory illness in people worldwide.

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EIA
Bob Gould

First EIA Case of 2020 Confirmed in Kleberg County

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

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Anthrax
Bob Gould

State Veterinarian Encourages Vaccination Against Anthrax

The State Veterinarian of Texas encourages livestock owners to have their animals vaccinated against anthrax this spring.

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Brazos County
Bob Gould

Horse Confirmed with EHM in Texas

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.

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TAHC
Bob Gould

TAHC Comment Period for Rule Review Open December 20th

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   December 20, 2019 The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) held a regularly scheduled commission meeting on December 10, 2019, where a proposed rule review was approved. The following chapters are undergoing the rule reviewal process, and the public is encouraged to comment on and suggest amendments to the TAHC’s rules as they currently exist. The public may

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Sunset Advisory Commission
Bob Gould

Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Texas Animal Health Commission

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 – The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and welcomes public comments on whether the agency is still needed and ideas to improve its operations and services. The Texas Sunset Act requires the Sunset Commission to periodically review TAHC and recommend whether to continue the agency

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Program
Bob Gould

TAHC Commission Adopts Amendment to Trichomoniasis Rule and Proposes Bovine Viral Diarrhea Rule

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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2019 TAHC Commission Adopts Amendment to Trichomoniasis Rule and Proposes Bovine Viral Diarrhea Rule Austin, TX – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) held a regularly scheduled commission meeting on August 13, 2019, at its headquarters in Austin. The following rules were adopted and will go into effect on October 6, 2019. Chapter

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37 Texas counties quarantined
Bob Gould

Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) in Texas Situational Update No. 9

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

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Bill Curry
Bob Gould

TAHC Moves Mount Pleasant Region Office to Sulphur Springs

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) relocated its Mount Pleasant Region Office to Sulphur Springs on March 1, 2019.

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