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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.



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Van Zandt and Smith Counties, TX
Alert ID: 1222
April 08, 2019

Texas Animal Health Commission

Location: Van Zandt County, TX

Number Affected: 1;
Notes: In March, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in one Van Zandt County Quarter Horse. The positive horse has been euthanized and the premises 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.;

Location: Smith County, TX

Number Affected: 1;
Notes: In March, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in one Smith County Quarter Horse. The positive horse has been euthanized and the premises 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.;