Texas Bio Alert

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Total Cases

9

Affected Counties

3

Last updated: 2/9/2026

Active Alerts

CDC Issues Warning for South Texas

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The CDC has issued a health alert for livestock owners in southern Texas counties bordering Mexico.

Prevention Tips

  • •Inspect livestock daily for wounds or unusual behavior
  • •Treat all wounds immediately with approved insecticides
  • •Report suspected cases to local veterinarians and USDA
  • •Keep livestock in covered or protected areas when possible

Affected Counties

Hidalgo

cattle, horses

4

high

Cameron

cattle

3

high

Starr

goats

2

medium

Data sourced from CDC and USDA reports

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