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Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals.
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