Texas Animal Health Commission

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Andy Schwartz, D.V.M.
Executive Director

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Fever Ticks

Texas Fever Tick Maps:
	Fever Tick Quarantine Area	Current Infestations (October 2016)

Cervid Health

Training: Pre-register for the upcoming CWD Tissue Collection Training and Certification in Zapata, Texas on December 7. For more information click here.
Hunters who harvest mule deer, white-tailed deer, or elk within the Trans-Pecos and Pahnhandle Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Containment and Surveillance Zones are REQUIRED to bring their animals to a TPWD check station within 24 hours of harvest. TAHC and TPWD urges voluntary sampling of hunter harvested deer and other CWD susceptible species in the Medina area CWD Surveillance Zone. The map of the check stations can be found on the TPWD Website.

Chronic Wasting Disease positive cases in Texas can be viewed on the TPWD website.
Do you know what Chronic Wasting Disease is? Lean more about the disease and how you can help stop the spread by watching our TAHC CWD Video.
Interested in taking a CWD Class? Learn more about the class we offer:CWD Training Class

Poultry Health

The TAHC advises poultry owners to practice strong biosecurity and remain vigilant in examining the health of their birds. For tips on biosecurity measures, see the TAHC resources or contact private veterinarian.
Biosecurity checklist: Biosecurity Measures for Poultry Owners
Learn More: USDA Avian Influenza Page

Screwworms

Tallahassee, Florida: Following the first announcement on Oct. 3, 2016, of the confirmation of New World screwworms in Big Pine Key, Florida, the United States Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced that the screw worm has also been detected in other areas of Florida. For additional information visit Florida's website.