People visiting the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee experienced a once in a lifetime moment. They witnessed a baby giraffe being born, and the birth was recorded. Image Credit: Memphis Zoo / YouTube The mother giraffe was due to give birth to her first child a few days later, so the staff was not prepared receiving… Read More Mama giraffe waits for her newborn baby to show signs of life
It was published on June 2, 2020 that pets in MN and NY have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. You will find the press release below as well as the updated CDC pets and COVID-19 messaging below. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Press Release: Household cat confirmed with virus that causes COVID-19 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNBAH/bulletins/28eac81 USDA Press Release:… Read More Minnesota & New York Pets Positive for SARS-CoV-2
Effective Monday, May 4th, the Exotic Wildlife Association will open our office to regular business hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) in order to better serve our membership. Our office will be open to all members and customers who want to come into the building to purchase Pneu-Dart products. We will, however, still take phone… Read More Exotic Wildlife Association Office Re-Opening
Texans are battling a colossal challenge—an invisible enemy that has tested our lives and our livelihoods—but overcoming challenges is part of who we are as Texans. We have shown that Texas can continue our efforts to contain COVID-19 while also adhering to safe standards that will allow us to begin the process of opening this… Read More Texans Helping Texans | Read Governor Abbott’s plan to “Open Texas”
Between 2012 and 2018, the Black Rhino population across Africa has grown at a modest annual rate of 2.5% from an estimated 4,845 to 5,630 animals in the wild, respectively. Population models predict a further slow increase over the next five years, according to IUCN’s March 2020 update. Despite their name, black rhinos aren’t actually… Read More How the African Black Rhino came back from extinction
COVID 19 Resources for Livestock & Animal Owners Dear Texas Animal Owner, The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) continues to support local, state, and federal public health officials as they respond to the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing the outbreak of respiratory illness in people worldwide. As such, the TAHC would like… Read More COVID-19: Resources for TX Animal Owners
The TAHC Comm. Dept. continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and update our animal health resources as information comes in. Since the tiger was confirmed with COVID-19 in N.Y., we have seen an uptick of interest in COVID-19 as it relates to animals. I would like to thank you all for your continued efforts in sharing… Read More COVID-19 | Texas Animal Health Commission Communications Touching Base
AUSTIN – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is reminding Texas landowners of exotic chronic wasting disease (CWD) susceptible species rules for the 2019-20 hunting season. “When CWD was first discovered in far West Texas in 2012, TAHC and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) took important steps toward preventing the spread of the chronic disease… Read More Exotic CWD Susceptible Species Rules & Resources for Hunters and Landowners
You hear a lot of chatter and smack-talk about Texas’ high-fenced ranches and our exotic hoofstock. On a recent MeatEater podcast recorded in Dallas, TX, Steve Rinella made jokes straight out of the gate about it and the audience clapped in agreement. As a new hunter, I was taught that exotic wildlife is harmful to… Read More 90 Facts About Exotic Hoofstock and Conservation
From safari parks, nature reserves and historic sites to private ranches, there are places you can always go to either watch or hunt exotic species in Texas. | The Best Places to See Exotic Animals in Texas Here are a few of the best options: Palo Duro Canyon and surrounding counties in the Panhandle: Palo Duro is… Read More The Best Places to See Exotic Animals in Texas
