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Anthrax

Sutton County, TX

Alert ID: 1291

July 09, 2019

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission

Number Confirmed: 1;
Notes: Anthrax was confirmed in one horse on a premises in Sutton County on July 3. The premises is located within the triangular area of Texas where anthrax is historically found in the soil. The premises has been placed under quarantine and owners were advised on vaccinating exposed animals and the proper disposal of affected carcasses, as outlined by TAHC’s rules. Typically, quarantines are lifted 10 days from vaccination or the last death loss. Visit our website, https://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/2019/2019-07-09_AnthraxUpdate.pdf, to learn more about the current TAHC anthrax situation.;

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