Tag: Texas Animal Health Commision

Dr. Andy Schwartz
Bob Gould

Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Detected in Shackelford County Horse

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Animal Health Commission received confirmation of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) in a horse on a Shackelford County premises, on August 8, 2023. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa confirmed the virus as the New Jersey serotype. This confirmation marks the second case of VSV in Texas this year. The Quarter Horse was tested following the observation of visible clinical signs of VSV, including oral lesions. The horse is being monitored and the premises will remain under quarantine until 14 days from the onset of lesions in the last affected

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EIA
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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Second Case of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas Detected in Horses in Reeves County

  Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Second Case of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas Detected in Horses in Reeves County May 22, 2015 The second case of Vesicular stomatitis (VS) in the State has been confirmed in horses in Reeves County, near Orla, Texas (West Texas). This is the first case of VS in Reeves County this year. On May 19, 2015, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) announced the State’s first case of VS involving three horses in Pecos County. The newly identified infected premises is currently under quarantine by the TAHC. Affected horses will be monitored

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First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Three Horses in Pecos County

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Three Horses in Pecos County AUSTIN- Vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been detected in three horses at a Pecos County premises located approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton, Texas. The animals were tested after the owner observed blistering and swelling on the animals’ tongues and lips, and contacted their veterinary practitioner. Testing at the USDA National Veterinary Services lab in Ames, Iowa confirmed the New Jersey serotype of virus in the affected horses. Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects horses and

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TAHC Announces Horseback Emergency Response Team

TAHC Rides for the Brand AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is excited to announce its new horseback emergency response team. As part of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) state response structure, the TAHC is designated as the lead state agency for animal issues in disasters. Launching this group of approximately 20 agency responders will enhance the state’s capability to assist the citizens of Texas with animal issues during disasters. According to Amanda Bernhard, TAHC Emergency Management Coordinator, “Disasters in the past have revealed the need for responders on horseback to help with

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Setting the Record Straight: Premises and Animal ID

Many myths, rumors and misinformation are circulating about premises and animal identification. In Texas, 14,341 premises were registered, as of May 25. Below is text from a new brochure to help with some of the misinformation. Carla Everett, TAHC. For more info, brochures, or to schedule an ID presentation, call the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) -800-550-8242 or just email me! TAHC web site: http://www.tahc.state.tx.us USDA’s ID web site: http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/index.shtml In a Nutshell: NAIS The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is designed to provide the capacity to rapidly identify all animals and premises (sites) that have had

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