Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in two horses in El Paso County. Both horses showed signs of respiratory illness,…
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Texas State Veterinarian to Retire December 31, 2015; Dr. Andy Schwartz named Interim State Veterinarian
Dr. Dee Ellis, State Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), has announced that he will retire December 31, ending his…
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First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Three Horses in Pecos County
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…
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Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Detected in Cattle in Jim Wells County
July 08, 2014 Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) has been detected in two head of cattle in South Texas, five miles northwest of Mathis (Jim Wells County)….
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Hurricane Season Kicks off June 1: TAHC Advises Livestock and Pet Owners to Prepare Early
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texans that hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. The TAHC advises…
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TAHC Reminds Equine Owners to Practice Sound Biosecurity Measures
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds equine owners to keep their horses healthy by practicing simple and good biosecurity measures. Biosecurity is…