08/26/2024
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in two Houston County horses. These are the first reported cases of the mosquito-borne illness in Texas.
As a protective measure, veterinarians and equine owners are encouraged to consider vaccinating their horses against mosquito-borne illnesses such as EEE, western equine encephalitis (WEE), Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE), and West Nile Virus (WNV).
EEE, WEE, and VEE are reportable diseases to the TAHC. While WNV is not a reportable disease to the TAHC, it is recommended that horse owners consult with their veterinarian about protecting their horses against this illness. General disease information and how to protect horses from these mosquito-borne diseases of equine species can be found on the TAHC website and below.
