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Equine Infectious Anemia

Dallas and Kaufman County, TX

Alert ID: 1485

October 19, 2019

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission

Notes: Since September 13, 2019, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials have confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in one horse on one Dallas County premises, one horse on a separate Dallas County premises, and three horses on one Kaufman County premises. Please note, EIA was previously confirmed on the Kaufman County premises and reported to the EDCC on September 13, 2019. With the exception of one of the Dallas County cases, all positive horses have been euthanized and the premises will remain under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met. TAHC staff have worked closely with owners and veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures.

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