Disease Alerts

Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



Equine Infectious Anemia
Harris County, TX
Outbreak Identifier: 6108
Alert ID: 3563
February 01, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Texas Animal Health Commission

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: 4; 
Number Euthanized: 1; 
Comments: Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in 1 quarter horse on a Harris County premises. The premises have been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff are working closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures.;