The case marks the state’s first confirmed equine case of anthrax in 2021.
On July 29, 2019, the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed three additional equine anthrax cases on two new Texas premises since its last update on July 22.
As of July 16, the Texas Animal Health Commission has added a Crockett County horse to the list of animals in the state affected by anthrax in 2019.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which historically has been found in the soil in some parts of Texas.
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Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
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Equine herpesvirus-1, vesicular stomatitis, and West Nile virus were all confirmed in Colorado horses in 2012.
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.
If you work around horses long enough, you’ll be handling ones that have lameness, diarrhea, abortions, skin diseases, and even neurologic signs. Our first concern is generally for the
Eight cows in Sheridan County, Mont., died from anthrax last week, and state livestock officials said more cases could follow.
The dead cows were
With the weather in Texas transitioning rapidly from extreme rainfall to extreme heat, anthrax has reemerged in Tom Green county and caused the death of two horses so far.
Bacillus anthracis is a spore-forming bacteria that occurs
A cow in Traill County has tested positive for anthrax, the first case in North Dakota this year.
State Veterinarian Susan Keller, DVM, said Monday that the dead cow was found in a herd that had 18 animals. The herd has been quarantined and
Rushing water, stagnant ponds, or even sudden dry stages after wet periods can lead to outbreaks of livestock disease.
An anthrax outbreak that has claimed 687 animals and caused 147 premises to be quarantined.
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