TGR Awards Banquet July 18-19, 2014
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center
San Marcos, TX TGR Banquet
EWA Shrimp Boil
& Social September 20, 2014
Albert Dancehall
Albert, TX
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Anthrax Case Confirmed in a Goat
in Kinney County
AUSTIN, TX – The first Anthrax case in Texas for 2014 has been confirmed in a goat in Kinney County. The premises is located four miles north of Bracketville, TX.
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has quarantined the premises. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of other cattle on the premise prior to release of the quarantine.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which is a naturally occurring organism with worldwide distribution, including certain parts of Texas. It is not uncommon for anthrax to be diagnosed in livestock or wildlife in the southwestern part of the state. A vaccine is available for use in susceptible livestock in high risk areas.
Acute fever followed by rapid death with bleeding from body openings are common signs of anthrax in livestock. Carcasses may also appear bloated and appear to decompose quickly. Livestock or animals displaying symptoms consistent with anthrax should be reported to a private veterinary practitioner or a TAHC official. If affected livestock or carcasses must be handled, producers are encouraged to follow basic sanitation precautions such as wearing protective gloves, long sleeve shirts and washing thoroughly afterward to prevent accidental spread of the bacteria to people.
“The TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situation for possible new cases across the state. Producers are encouraged to consult their veterinary practitioner or local TAHC office if they suspect their animals are affected with anthrax, or if they have questions about the disease or the vaccination of their livestock,” said Dr. T.R. Lansford, TAHC Assistant Executive Director for Animal Health Programs.
The Texas Animal Health Commission works to protect the health of all Texas livestock, including: cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, equine animals, and exotic livestock.
“Deer Farming Not a Threat to
Wild Population“
Accurate Deer Farming Facts Hit the Indy Star
AYR, NE- Please click the link below to view an article written by Dr. Don Davis that was recently published in the IndyStar newspaper.
Please share this link with your fellow cervid farmers and Facebook friends. The American Cervid Alliance would like to thank every person and association that helped retain our PR firm to make these opportunities possible. We would also like to thank Dr. Davis for his work in setting the record with accurate science.
