The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has been working jointly with the USDA-Veterinary Services (USDA-VS) to recover stray livestock that have come across the Rio Grande River due to recent rainfall that has flooded several South Texas counties.

USDA-VS personnel in the Laredo and Eagle Pass areas responded to stray livestock issues as a result of the Rio Grande River flooding. To date, two horses from Mexico were washed across the Rio Grande River during the flooding above Laredo into two different premises. They were located by helicopter and apprehended on horseback.

Twenty-three Mexican cattle were washed across the river below Eagle Pass, potentially exposing several premises to ticks. They were returned to the Mexican owner.

Del Rio inspectors have apprehended three head of cattle and one horse, but continue to search areas that have so far not been accessible. There are many more animals reported missing in Mexico