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Equine Infectious Anemia

Ellis, Brazoria and Bastrop County, TX

Alert ID: 1756

August 18, 2020

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission

Ellis County
Number Confirmed: 2;
Breed: Quarter Horse (QH);
Horse Status: Euthanized;

Brazoria County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Breed: Quarter Horse (QH);
Horse Status: Euthanized;

Bastrop County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Breed: Quarter Horse (QH);
Horse Status: Affected and Alive;

Notes: All premises are quarantined and will be released when 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. For more information about EIA go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EIA%20Cobranded.pdf;

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