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Equine Infectious Anemia

Kaufman, Tarrant, Tom Green Counties, TX

Alert ID: 1130

November 15, 2018

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission

On June 13, 2018, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials reported Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in two Kaufman County Quarter Horses located on the same premises. Since that time, one additional horse from the quarantined premises has been confirmed positive for EIA. In addition, TAHC officials confirmed EIA in one Tarrant County Quarter Horse and one Tom Green County Quarter Horse . The positive horses have been euthanized. The premises in Kaufman, Tarrant, and Tom Green counties will remain under quarantine until requirements for release have been met. TAHC staff is working closely with owners and veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures.

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