11/22/2025
Good information on the recent outbreak in TX and OK. Travel with EECVIs (GoPass) have also been temporarily suspended. We have contacted those clients who have a current GoPass from our practice. Stay safe!
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is monitoring the confirmed exposure of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) associated with the equine events in Texas and Oklahoma. At this time, no cases of EHV-1 associated with this outbreak have been identified in Tennessee.
We recommend Tennessee horses who were at the event quarantine at home and that owners monitor any potentially exposed horses for 21 days. EHV-1 can cause respiratory disease, abortion, and neurologic disease. Increase biosecurity measures and remain vigilant for neurologic signs and temperature spikes of 101.5 and above. Should these symptoms arise, work with a private veterinarian for care, and contact the State Veterinarian’s office at 615-837-5120.
Horse owners should continue to practice enhanced biosecurity at shows and events, including avoiding nose-to-nose contact with other horses, not sharing equipment such as buckets, hoses, or grooming tools, monitoring temperatures twice daily, cleaning and disinfecting trailers and tack, and isolating returning horses from the rest of the herd for several days.
There are currently no changes to entry requirements for horses coming into Tennessee or attending shows within the state. TDA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
