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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.
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.
“TAHC is proud to support the Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program, helping veterinary care reach every corner of
Texas,” said Dr. Bud Dinges, TAHC executive director and state veterinarian. “By offering up to $45,000 annually,
this program empowers veterinarians to serve rural communities that need them most, strengthening both local
animal health and the future of veterinary medicine.”
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
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
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.
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) held a regularly scheduled Commission meeting April 12, 2022, at its headquarters in Austin. Per Texas Government Code §2001.039, the TAHC must review and consider each of its rules for re-adoption at least every four years. In compliance with §2001.039, the commission proposed review of the following rules: Chapter 31, Anthrax Chapter 34, Veterinary Biologics Chapter 35, Brucellosis Chapter 37, Screwworms Chapter 39, Scabies Chapter 49, Equine Chapter 58, Emergency Response and Management The rule reviews provide the public an opportunity to comment and suggest amendments on TAHC’s
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of equine piroplasmosis (EP) in a Lubbock County Quarter Horse. This is the first confirmed case of EP in Texas this year
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
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
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
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.
AUSTIN, TX –The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) continues to work with local, state, federal, and non-governmental partners to address the severe winter weather effects on Texas livestock and poultry. “Our hearts go out to all who are affected by the winter storms,” said Dr. Andy Schwartz, TAHC Executive Director. “We are grateful for the support and resources our government and non-government partners are providing.” Below please find animal specific resources that can help you recover from these winter storm events and guide you through the recovery process. Stray Livestock In extreme winter weather, fences can be
AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in one Quarter Horse on a Dallas County premises on January 26, 2021. 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 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, 17 horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia
As the state prepares for Hurricane Laura to make landfall along the Texas-Louisiana border, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) encourages animal owners to take the necessary precautions to protect their animals and themselves from anticipated heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flash flooding.