Texas Animal Health Commission officials have confirmed anthrax in a steer on a premises in Briscoe County. The agency received confirmation on December 31, 2025, and announced the case in a January 6, 2026, release.
The affected premises, located about 5 miles north of Silverton, Texas, has been quarantined. Under Texas Animal Health Commission rules, quarantine will remain in place until affected carcasses are properly disposed of on-site.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a naturally occurring organism found in soil across the world, including certain regions of Texas. Because anthrax is zoonotic, it poses a risk to both livestock and people…