11/21/2025
**UPDATE: November 25, 2025
Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus outbreak affecting multiple states, Tennessee is instituting the following action: For any Equine being imported into the state of Tennessee, the following statement must be included on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for the animal(s): “The equine listed on this CVI have not originated from a premises that is currently under EHV quarantine and have not been comingled with EHV positive or exposed horses within the last 21 days.”
We encourage show managers to consider postponing any events or exhibitions for a minimum of 3 weeks to avoid spread of this disease by asymptomatic horses.
Please be aware that many states are changing their entry requirements for equine. You will need to contact the state of destination for the most current requirements.
For any questions, please contact the Tennessee State Veterinarian's Office at 615-837-5120.
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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 to this post as needed.
