The Texas Animal Health Commission reported that seven horses were confirmed positive for equine infectious anemia and euthanized.
In Bastrop County, three Quarter Horses were confirmed and euthanized.
In Travis County, one Quarter Horse was confirmed and euthanized.
In Harris County, one Quarter Horse was confirmed and euthanized on one premises and two Quarter Horses were confirmed and euthanized on a second premises..
All of the premises have been quarantined and will not be released until 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.
Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.
