Source: Texas Animal Health Commission
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine
Texas Animal Health Commission
Wichita County, TX
Number Confirmed: 3;
Horse 1:
Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 1/21/2026;
Comments: After regulatory testing was performed to meet TAHC requirements, the horses were confirmed EIA positive. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until the TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff are working closely with the owner to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures. These are the first confirmed cases of EIA in Texas this year.;
Wilson County, TX
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Number Euthanized: 1;
Comments: Hold order placed on 12/4/25. Quarantines will not be released until TAHC’s requirements are met. TAHC staff work closely with the owners and local veterinarians to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures.;
Fort Bend County, TX
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Comments: Under veterinary care. Mild upper resp signs. Had been to local riding club event.;
For more information: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia
See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website 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. All information is sourced from: http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks