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Dr. Andy Schwartz
Bob Gould

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 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

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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

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 been serving Quarter Horse owners. Now, it’s just one more great benefit of being a member of the largest equine breed registry in the world. WATCH: AQHA’s Editor Emeritus Jim Jennings and Chief Revenue Officer John Lutz discuss the exciting new changes you’ll see in our new member publication. The magazine includes lifestyle features about craftsmen who create horse tack or art, history lessons on ranches and

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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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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 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

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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 of State Health Services reported Saturday. The cow, a solid black Brangus heifer, had developed rabies and was capable of spreading the virus during those dates. People who visited the cattle barn during this time period may need to be assessed for possible rabies exposure, officials said. To read the rest of the story click here

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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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Paint Horse exhibitors walk away with more than $1 million in cash and prizes at 2019 APHA World Show

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

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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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Austin
Bob Gould

Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) in Texas Situational Update No. 8

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

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