CATTLE DRIVE PAUSED; RETURNING FRIDAY 11/28

CATTLE DRIVE PAUSED; RETURNING FRIDAY 11/28

The Fort Worth Herd’s twice-daily cattle drive will pause starting Thursday, November 20 and is scheduled to resume on Friday, November 28. Following the recommendation of the Texas Animal Health Commission, this pause is out of an abundance of caution following reports of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) cases that could affect the health of horses.

EHV-1 does not pose a health risk to humans or our longhorn steers. At this time, we have no cases of this virus reported within the Herd. This pause allows our veterinary partners to complete monitoring protocols and ensure the continued wellbeing of our animals.

The Herd Experience

Located behind the Livestock Exchange Building.

What:

Experience life on the trail first-hand during The Herd Experience with The Fort Worth Herd.  This free, interactive program allows adults and children a LIVE experience interacting with the Drovers while they use tools that were used during the Cattle Drive Era. Activities can include: viewing the grooming and saddling a horse, roping, branding, chuck wagon stories, photo opportunities and cattle drive demos.

Where:

You can join The Herd Experience at our Longhorn Pen just behind the Livestock Exchange Building on East Exchange Ave., across the street from the RFD-TV building.

When:

The behind-the-scenes Fort Worth Herd Experience will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. behind the Livestock Exchange Building at 131 East Exchange Avenue.

Donations are greatly appreciated - no registration or tickets required. Text the word THEHERD to the number 41444 to donate from your cell phone. Data rates to apply.