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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.



Armstrong County, TX
Outbreak Identifier: 4826
Alert ID: 2187
August 24, 2021
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Texas Animal Health Commission

Number Confirmed: 1;
Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in a horse on an Armstrong County premises on August 20, 2021. This is the third confirmed case of anthrax in Texas this year.