3 States Report Rabies In Cattle
Cattle rarely contract rabies, but some states have reported cases this year—including one each in Minnesota and Texas, and two in Oklahoma. The cases in Oklahoma are concerning, according to… Read more »
Notice to Livestock Owners: Cattle Fever Ticks Spreading in South Texas
“Fever ticks have been found on cattle outside of the established quarantine areas in Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Jim Hogg, and Willacy counties,” said Dr. Andy Schwartz, TAHC Executive Director. “Many of these counties had preexisting fever tick quarantine areas, but these newly identified premises are outside of those.”
New AVMF grants provide COVID-19 relief to technicians, assistants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is accepting applications for a new grant program supporting veterinary technicians and assistants who are suffering financially in the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which… Read more »
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Cattle Along Texas-Mexico Border
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.
Vesicular stomatitis outbreak expanding
Cases known to involve both New Jersey and Indiana serotypes; the first time both were detected in the same year since 1997-98.
Texas A&M veterinary lab steps up for COVID-19 testing
The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at Texas A&M University has started processing samples for COVID-19 tests for local health care providers, and the lab’s director, veterinarian Bruce Akey, says the… Read more »
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in El Paso County Horse
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
The American Quarter Horse Journal is now a member benefit!
AQHA is celebrating a new beginning for The American Quarter Horse Journal, as in April, it becomes the official member publication. Since its first issue in 1948, the Journal has… Read more »
COVID-19 Resources for Livestock & Animal Owners
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
State Veterinarian Encourages Vaccination Against Anthrax
The State Veterinarian of Texas encourages livestock owners to have their animals vaccinated against anthrax this spring.
Ninth horse dies at Santa Anita
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… Read more »
Officials: Rabid cow shown at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, public may have been exposed
People who visited the cattle barn at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo between February 11 and 14 may have been exposed to rabies, officials with the Texas Department… Read more »
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.
