Category: Industry

Dr. Bud Dinges
Bob Gould

Neurologic Form of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed Following Event in Waco

The horse attended the 2025 WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco, Texas on November 5-9, 2025. TAHC staff are working closely with event coordinators, equine owners, and veterinarians to respond to the outbreak, take measures to protect equine, and prevent the further spread of the virus. Additional participants of this event have been notified by the TAHC and are currently being monitored under hold orders.

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Bob Gould

TAHC Reminds Hunters of Chronic Wasting Disease Requirements for Exotic Susceptible Species in Texas

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texans of statewide exotic chronic wasting
disease (CWD) susceptible species requirements for hunter harvested captive exotic susceptible species.

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Bob Gould

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive by Governor Greg Abbott.

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Hidalgo County
Bob Gould

TAHC Joins Secretary Rollins to Announce Plan to Combat New World Screwworms Northward Spread

Media Contact: TAHC Communications public_info@tahc.texas.gov 512.719.0750 For Immediate Release June 19, 2025 EDINBURG, TX – State Veterinarian, Dr. Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges, DVM, commissioners and staff joined United States Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, as she announced the launch of a sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in Hidalgo County, Texas. Secretary Rollins’ robust plan and five-pronged strategy will amplify the preparedness and response capabilities the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), and response partners have tirelessly worked to develop to ready our state for the pest. “TAHC staff

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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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diminished tail tone
Bob Gould

Neurologic Form of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Hood County Horse

Neurologic Form of Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Hood County Horse
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 Hood County Quarter Horse on February 9, 2023. This is the first positive detection of EHM in Texas this year.

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anemia
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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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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Bob Gould

Quarter million paid out at The Cowgirl Gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Breakaway ropers, team ropers, and barrel racers all collided on the bricks of the Fort Worth Stockyards November 12 -14 for payouts exceeding a quarter of a million dollars!

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COWGIRL Magazine hangs their hat on the $21,500-added Cowgirl Gathering Breakaway Roping

COWGIRL Magazine has signed on as the new title sponsor of The Cowgirl Gathering Breakaway Roping event, one of the premier features in the rapidly expanding Cowgirl Gathering event at the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. When? The Cowgirl Gathering Breakaway Roping kicks off on November 13, 2021, inside the historic Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards. What’s the Payout? The Cowgirl Gathering Breakaway Roping is one of the highest paying one-day ropings in the world. In its inaugural year, the all-women roping paid out more than $45,000 in eight hours along with a trove of other

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Bob Gould

Anthrax Confirmed in an Armstrong County Horse

Media Contacts: TAHC Communications public_info@tahc.texas.gov, 512.719.0750 AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in a horse on an Armstrong County premises on August 20, 2021. This is the third confirmed case of anthrax in Texas this year. The premises is located in the southern portion of the county and has been quarantined. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of other livestock on the premises prior to release of the quarantine. “The TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situation and encourage producers in the county to consult

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Anthrax
Bob Gould

Anthrax Confirmed in a Hardeman County Cow

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in a cow on a Hardeman County premises on August 6, 2021. This is the second Texas county, following Val Verde County in July, to have a confirmation this year. The premises is located in the northern portion of the county, northwest of Quanah, TX, and has been quarantined. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of other cattle on the premises prior to release of the quarantine. “TAHC personnel will continue to closely monitor the case in Hardeman County,” said

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Bob Gould

Highly anticipated art show sets date

The American Paint Horse Association and Brumbaugh’s Fine Home Furnishings have partnered together to kick off the 2021 Cowgirl Gathering with a Western art show like you have never seen—introducing The Cowtown Collection! The event is designed to showcase the craftsmanship of leading Western artisans.

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Cases of Potomac Horse Fever confirmed in 4 Tenn. Counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee’s state veterinarian is encouraging horse owners to get their horses vaccinated for Potomac Horse Fever after four cases were confirmed across the state, including in Northeast Tennessee. The Department of Agriculture says cases have been confirmed in four horses in Hawkins, Robertson, Sullivan, and Wilson counties. The horse in Wilson County had to be euthanized. Click here for more of this story

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Bob Gould

Equine Owners and Veterinarians Reminded to Take Steps to Prevent Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis

On July 8, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) reported active cases of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) in Mexico. At this time, the confirmations are not close to the Texas-Mexico border. However, due to abundant rainfall across the state, mosquito activity is expected to increase which could facilitate the transport of this disease across Mexico into the United States.

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