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Bob Gould

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Midland County Horses

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in seven Quarter Horses on a single Midland County premises. These are the first confirmed cases of EIA in Texas this year.

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February 10, 2023 No Comments
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Bob Gould

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Kaufman County Horse

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Kaufman County premises on January 20, 2022. This is the first confirmed case of EIA in Texas this year. The horse was confirmed positive after testing was performed to meet regulatory requirements. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until the TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff are working closely with the owner and local veterinarian to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures. “Last year, 59 horses tested positive for equine infectious

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January 28, 2022 No Comments
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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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March 25, 2020 No Comments

Testing keeps equine infectious anemia at bay

EIA is a disease brought on by a virus which is often transmitted by horse flies and horses who test positive for it are required to be separated from all other horses for the rest of their lives

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November 3, 2017 No Comments

Horses test positive for Equine Infectious Anemia in Kansas

EIA is an incurable, infectious disease caused by a virus that can affect horses, donkeys, asses and other equine species.

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September 8, 2017 No Comments
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